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 8132851 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79335375 epoch_slot_no: 106575 block_no: 8132674 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 30098 time: 2022-12-13 03:21:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d245c979f38f32e0ca7a7fd753482dc38f5158dbd0a04c63762024cdf3853c7Block Operator
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