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 8133361 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79345986 epoch_slot_no: 117186 block_no: 8133184 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 27988 time: 2022-12-13 06:17:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd29e9026e25218be9ec623f20e4632aaa59cb329fe6fb02f8d31857386de78cBlock Operator
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