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 8126568 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79204120 epoch_slot_no: 407320 block_no: 8126391 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 22371 time: 2022-12-11 14:53:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7b6c3a016b82cdc304831e15c5ea403d2ef8f913fd6a35bcc72b92930c2ba0Block Operator
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