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 8136322 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79406088 epoch_slot_no: 177288 block_no: 8136145 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 11160 time: 2022-12-13 22:59:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf163690701b6863bbcd482cae1425ec0f9b0b1c0d4c5b1777bdd1c3f398e92e5Block Operator
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