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 8159242 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79874886 epoch_slot_no: 214086 block_no: 8159065 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 87633 time: 2022-12-19 09:12:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60252ca6ca8f7ad808cde0166d78969bfcf71cb134b68bfc22f0f4a99ce32cb4Block Operator
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