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 8157398 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 79838445 epoch_slot_no: 177645 block_no: 8157221 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 88647 time: 2022-12-18 23:05:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e064e3e214ed9fcf8b4cb079bbb381866805e61864dd2bf22f4a4015dfe5abdBlock Operator
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