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 8158603 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79862979 epoch_slot_no: 202179 block_no: 8158426 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 4420 time: 2022-12-19 05:54:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfddbbf54ead5b10ec920b7ef33b5bcdef1a61f72022b0666d7c0bfc96aa6cf35Block Operator
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