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 8158598 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79862924 epoch_slot_no: 202124 block_no: 8158421 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 24186 time: 2022-12-19 05:53:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9576ace83c1f3a38773b8dcc75bf2a5735aea5105766b5cfeee9823cf8a8b25eBlock Operator
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