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 8131069 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79297452 epoch_slot_no: 68652 block_no: 8130892 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 47086 time: 2022-12-12 16:49:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaad3b81a814a43a14ca4dc9666f8c8d53f0db369f7a7fe7f7de69c89a505a10Block Operator
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