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 8131070 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 79297529 epoch_slot_no: 68729 block_no: 8130893 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 88088 time: 2022-12-12 16:50:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895628e961ad2438cdb8f7f8f5cfaa62aadde345acc0765d3b4ad2ff51b76649Block Operator
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