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 8135993 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 79399985 epoch_slot_no: 171185 block_no: 8135816 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 65449 time: 2022-12-13 21:17:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f0206fcb7a4bc28193ba60e4de9d4ffcc6507a759a7cc676a6af02c3129f93Block Operator
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