A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8157161 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79833690 epoch_slot_no: 172890 block_no: 8156984 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 52269 time: 2022-12-18 21:46:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabcc8b03ae863e679c01a11bcf3f28a0cdb420253b71c67ac03de61df18aac6aBlock Operator
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