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 8157171 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 79833997 epoch_slot_no: 173197 block_no: 8156994 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 49021 time: 2022-12-18 21:51:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44c81234f116a1d29706b433063319a9ca243945f0245f1c1a5b34b738801fe2Block Operator
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