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 8159353 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79876909 epoch_slot_no: 216109 block_no: 8159176 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 18841 time: 2022-12-19 09:46:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b456e0389ad9c8a9fc701200f6f61673342a15a92cd80a2b7b3eaf764dd823eBlock Operator
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