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 8135718 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 79394784 epoch_slot_no: 165984 block_no: 8135541 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 60430 time: 2022-12-13 19:51:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70dfaa315caead348e721056a9f4786588f0a680a13154bd08b783b1c587316Block Operator
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