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 8132779 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79333642 epoch_slot_no: 104842 block_no: 8132602 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 36367 time: 2022-12-13 02:52:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044d351b72f498b6e71b3fcfe8f6b19822b152e9ec5f6bff1d6b6b345be0c94aBlock Operator
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