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 8128161 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79237789 epoch_slot_no: 8989 block_no: 8127984 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 62966 time: 2022-12-12 00:14:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe902eb77999208d263492d312297821b745457a8aff92821c4af093ffe1fb9b1Block Operator
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