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 8132442 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79326629 epoch_slot_no: 97829 block_no: 8132265 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 38126 time: 2022-12-13 00:55:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e28d32c5250fc1f2b1aeed0f43333166a81acd2d5165e2aa62c61f44e4afefBlock Operator
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