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 8131914 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 79315692 epoch_slot_no: 86892 block_no: 8131737 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 82897 time: 2022-12-12 21:53:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd25dcfbac09ee988789979d5b262d2c762286b3f69d0c8ab1d1c69564ec1a75fBlock Operator
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