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 8158961 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 79869515 epoch_slot_no: 208715 block_no: 8158784 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 71245 time: 2022-12-19 07:43:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b323569702c9631d75e934a027be5818a8211869cd9b04726740ead34ebfb63Block Operator
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