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 8158489 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79860892 epoch_slot_no: 200092 block_no: 8158312 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 2045 time: 2022-12-19 05:19:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21014c1fce25ff103a48973e9464ea71ca2dc316178bef22827a01f6273989aeBlock Operator
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