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 8135555 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 79391331 epoch_slot_no: 162531 block_no: 8135378 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 36153 time: 2022-12-13 18:53:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f5a4f76f99496788e6607626ec2d27ddb29b0a384cd9f5d959cc79b13b4cf88Block Operator
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