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 8158224 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79855203 epoch_slot_no: 194403 block_no: 8158047 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 30376 time: 2022-12-19 03:44:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476c60188f02f7de3e6f6b54c5b462783a79226d403557da0b45e55a938616d5Block Operator
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