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 8157690 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79844525 epoch_slot_no: 183725 block_no: 8157513 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 63716 time: 2022-12-19 00:46:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01ea73d93271954f4d907db1386092067f019989a861454a91b8cb60f1f5d7dcBlock Operator
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