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 8127918 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79232486 epoch_slot_no: 3686 block_no: 8127741 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 80734 time: 2022-12-11 22:46:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afb18ad0e8bd5515527d1b4b24429318d5028cb30a488aecb6ecca32f1c7be7Block Operator
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