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 8132071 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 79318776 epoch_slot_no: 89976 block_no: 8131894 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88047 time: 2022-12-12 22:44:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb54ed77b80227498ad0f2b8e2d17fb1f090ba42d9d78d272db79784992a01d1Block Operator
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