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 8136434 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79408619 epoch_slot_no: 179819 block_no: 8136257 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 27250 time: 2022-12-13 23:41:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a49fcf4ca880b307b441f40d5efa2c3788676d954e481d13f9dc6a8dc9541b2Block Operator
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