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 8135178 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79383092 epoch_slot_no: 154292 block_no: 8135001 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 8755 time: 2022-12-13 16:36:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375bc681531d16ca6763bf84cb8568afafb0dc0e0f473ac36032d6ca564cb2abBlock Operator
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