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 8129450 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 79264496 epoch_slot_no: 35696 block_no: 8129273 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 85105 time: 2022-12-12 07:39:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5dcd07da1e2bfdf38a1173c34a2b2577525a94722b8683a1b03f5a2ad0bf0dBlock Operator
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