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 8131845 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 79314431 epoch_slot_no: 85631 block_no: 8131668 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88428 time: 2022-12-12 21:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e099283555a7fea7a309e2f88fa3dbc50cf4d54dcf63bc23920646d5db19c8Block Operator
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