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 8128692 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 79249107 epoch_slot_no: 20307 block_no: 8128515 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 84514 time: 2022-12-12 03:23:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc35c963851ec84dc249e3781e808aad8f6594cf98ff0584adb8eafbd35f138Block Operator
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