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 8158639 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 79863717 epoch_slot_no: 202917 block_no: 8158462 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 66632 time: 2022-12-19 06:06:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6220da2b33f1459a9f65a42032f85cbb3df95abde9799814cf819a1966180344Block Operator
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