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 8136636 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79412564 epoch_slot_no: 183764 block_no: 8136459 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 20838 time: 2022-12-14 00:47:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f30eb20d099cfd410d1fdc300304b5c7ab4b3bd185df2b49b33229be41e4da2Block Operator
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