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 8130628 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 79287591 epoch_slot_no: 58791 block_no: 8130451 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 57832 time: 2022-12-12 14:04:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec5e601740f28f9b6f086233507b00e0409cc47f022edd7923bfdbb786a3b89fBlock Operator
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