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 8134496 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 79369222 epoch_slot_no: 140422 block_no: 8134319 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 745 time: 2022-12-13 12:45:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91450d6fddb623e3503cf56088add3a17013edb64e27e94381204b6ea6fa6413Block Operator
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