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 8159826 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79886711 epoch_slot_no: 225911 block_no: 8159649 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 948 time: 2022-12-19 12:30:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x228b661c36daacb6454b3a01e6dfef754232494596beab6b69ed7d87f6ecfc7aBlock Operator
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