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 8128439 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 79243937 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 8128262 slot_leader_id: 7858149 size: 88359 time: 2022-12-12 01:57:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d57ce1d39a9041f38a37403a43d89f9856d49344211b436cd3af4f639b687b4Block Operator
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