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 8157665 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79843932 epoch_slot_no: 183132 block_no: 8157488 slot_leader_id: 5449400 size: 17461 time: 2022-12-19 00:37:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb83dd6fac41b8faa18201482a73bb7a85d4d801b2877e7b613bed84fa2652beBlock Operator
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