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 8158486 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79860834 epoch_slot_no: 200034 block_no: 8158309 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 7372 time: 2022-12-19 05:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x582a57798f900da6550a76ef7bf06de209316bf5252f3016e2a13188f3852a9aBlock Operator
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