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 8131023 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 79296534 epoch_slot_no: 67734 block_no: 8130846 slot_leader_id: 7438842 size: 87237 time: 2022-12-12 16:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eb9e9d95d451d0712f4e76c6d31609867a6baf5e1945c1f09be67a970eb242aBlock Operator
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