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 8134147 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79361916 epoch_slot_no: 133116 block_no: 8133970 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 12204 time: 2022-12-13 10:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342a870f1cbb75bd859cd09798cbf2b464086956e75bb3c27115cc3a9228c15aBlock Operator
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