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 8130397 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 79283080 epoch_slot_no: 54280 block_no: 8130220 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 80014 time: 2022-12-12 12:49:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa506f1e052c4b74eb227fe404ff47058542c1ac042977e74059f04c521530340Block Operator
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