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 8126752 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 79208195 epoch_slot_no: 411395 block_no: 8126575 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88802 time: 2022-12-11 16:01:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4426b785dc4ec0f1c34c828f68ef7da91fe5bbdfa7df2a58b87bb5b48559429aBlock Operator
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