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 8132148 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 79320355 epoch_slot_no: 91555 block_no: 8131971 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 87767 time: 2022-12-12 23:10:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d20c02ab7fad6e2ae5a6ddb45242c75d47eff71ac0eef4d238601b4638e3c5Block Operator
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