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 8125234 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79175730 epoch_slot_no: 378930 block_no: 8125057 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 34383 time: 2022-12-11 07:00:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1492a0794906e739eb9a38458753d241983f713aa46c9e34aaed620782eab4Block Operator
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