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 8136496 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79409831 epoch_slot_no: 181031 block_no: 8136319 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 4465 time: 2022-12-14 00:02:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58bb48a96a0aa341d0c4bd441b0bd1b2761799888dc9d2f8771f455fd6376d7Block Operator
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