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 8134479 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79368941 epoch_slot_no: 140141 block_no: 8134302 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 34940 time: 2022-12-13 12:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b359490de8293a8ab724a93a17671e2c45b2a1f15c8a33f11fb443a9df6a09Block Operator
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