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 8134796 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 79375300 epoch_slot_no: 146500 block_no: 8134619 slot_leader_id: 4860531 size: 87450 time: 2022-12-13 14:26:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd93af74daa2f791b2458e02eac1c39d81c942ea6349f1da21c50666fe383a3d9Block Operator
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