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 8128975 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79255264 epoch_slot_no: 26464 block_no: 8128798 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 86015 time: 2022-12-12 05:05:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1c1ab9e8aa394886f8e37ba2e3eb7a0573ac4f1b256102cdb44a67edb90fa3Block Operator
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