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 8157314 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 79836757 epoch_slot_no: 175957 block_no: 8157137 slot_leader_id: 5900283 size: 88724 time: 2022-12-18 22:37:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94f1969fde9cc7a257bc84a83cfb7114a132d7e4725daa1b5852bf03de8e30eeBlock Operator
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