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 8129672 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79268993 epoch_slot_no: 40193 block_no: 8129495 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 23731 time: 2022-12-12 08:54:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf606bd80f0233cd65c606a26e54b7fcfe4fce9f41a450829eacf5ea6ed026b2Block Operator
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