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 8134615 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 79371805 epoch_slot_no: 143005 block_no: 8134438 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 32234 time: 2022-12-13 13:28:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27176b367e6272139bbe381f50f201165c1e79e852d8d0443e92ae8f21217368Block Operator
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