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 8132385 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 79325329 epoch_slot_no: 96529 block_no: 8132208 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 66300 time: 2022-12-13 00:33:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x717457ded5c8199c2bda9eab91e6215ac33a5be4f92a2a6a466a8d7c6feea8d4Block Operator
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