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 8126165 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79194898 epoch_slot_no: 398098 block_no: 8125988 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 31679 time: 2022-12-11 12:19:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x644752ae97ba0fd36bedf38ff8d18bb58f57ef3819c0c0da2ccd942e7abf876eBlock Operator
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