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 8136563 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 79411288 epoch_slot_no: 182488 block_no: 8136386 slot_leader_id: 7719904 size: 631 time: 2022-12-14 00:26:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc2ce43d1af1536999621fa94d2c2d6943fcba16ac71f57cb9dd5032c4f1f14Block Operator
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