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 8159041 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79870976 epoch_slot_no: 210176 block_no: 8158864 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 10346 time: 2022-12-19 08:07:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25e1c67ad002655d464fa94d9eafcdf5219a9ff67a2c18748da4e4aaac52a2bBlock Operator
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