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 8130306 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79280988 epoch_slot_no: 52188 block_no: 8130129 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 24263 time: 2022-12-12 12:14:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca98538680f15006034ab2e171e99506db65e00abc1cd466cff252fadf11c83Block Operator
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