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 8123251 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 79136824 epoch_slot_no: 340024 block_no: 8123074 slot_leader_id: 7858149 size: 49440 time: 2022-12-10 20:11:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d61cbed457298a4fb7bd1d20ffa551a707c2744c31670d87bb463cf41e133eBlock Operator
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