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 8131686 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 79310991 epoch_slot_no: 82191 block_no: 8131509 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 56645 time: 2022-12-12 20:34:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x096a26908807d4620a0fe02a6b0faf6479d6188de99a94d0fbb704c00b5a10cfBlock Operator
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