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 8136545 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79410956 epoch_slot_no: 182156 block_no: 8136368 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 35858 time: 2022-12-14 00:20:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44021ae0b74e88db6487e016a61595b97f0028ee1f4dff22c5b44ab71b4d28c3Block Operator
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