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 8124376 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 79158799 epoch_slot_no: 361999 block_no: 8124199 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 81638 time: 2022-12-11 02:18:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x129eae7e91b7fd09d565f3dde0bfae04dc794e1da5153dee27974f9623ad6d39Block Operator
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