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 8126516 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79202896 epoch_slot_no: 406096 block_no: 8126339 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 33614 time: 2022-12-11 14:33:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfa8a907e712af731c20abc0110f1bc6e98da12077eb3ef8312c449e090e55c9Block Operator
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