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 8129223 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79259719 epoch_slot_no: 30919 block_no: 8129046 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 74236 time: 2022-12-12 06:20:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec92f8c874d532e6c46c42352fd3b73c8ef1f0ac518fe5f5dbbec2fa9e40cebBlock Operator
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