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 8132907 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79336340 epoch_slot_no: 107540 block_no: 8132730 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 18832 time: 2022-12-13 03:37:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb9916fc49d85fc62d6fd29b07836a494c98b99dd07e3a9a0029b128cf7ecdf1Block Operator
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