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 8130663 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 79288258 epoch_slot_no: 59458 block_no: 8130486 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 88626 time: 2022-12-12 14:15:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf6a417cc4d1a46fe834c0668f4cde57231b52e4e08d560c7416961131ff77bBlock Operator
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