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 8131930 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 79316064 epoch_slot_no: 87264 block_no: 8131753 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 88374 time: 2022-12-12 21:59:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff0853958632cf89635e320a5693d45b2b876f1838ea560c9136c64f6bfce42fBlock Operator
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