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 8128203 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79238811 epoch_slot_no: 10011 block_no: 8128026 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 87789 time: 2022-12-12 00:31:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x794636fc97ef666e0fbd02460e4f7aa7797f88f86bb9d88efc7b429be4f0bd53Block Operator
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