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 8158572 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79862454 epoch_slot_no: 201654 block_no: 8158395 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 2950 time: 2022-12-19 05:45:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd08fe988400ff492d9b767720eec814ac932316268584cda7bcf965d43ae80ffBlock Operator
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