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 8128177 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79238265 epoch_slot_no: 9465 block_no: 8128000 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 12271 time: 2022-12-12 00:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa894ab36f3a33803d95aca59238ba7b6ea194ee81727d8dfb91bd0c3a87b5a9dBlock Operator
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