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 8131736 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 79312165 epoch_slot_no: 83365 block_no: 8131559 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 85869 time: 2022-12-12 20:54:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377302997adeda5d5a9df76f096483c574c14df12ce4ad4d32d14b56305b4711Block Operator
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