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 8131294 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79302968 epoch_slot_no: 74168 block_no: 8131117 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 40601 time: 2022-12-12 18:20:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8318071a11be0b460f2be3391f0dd8977ed8abdb827187089abe315bd8cbfc89Block Operator
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