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 8128982 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 79255421 epoch_slot_no: 26621 block_no: 8128805 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 86404 time: 2022-12-12 05:08:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e8639588fcb42be13a17c0350a1df009c7c5046e9e65defe805bea843dcff5Block Operator
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