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 8136710 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79414136 epoch_slot_no: 185336 block_no: 8136533 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 35345 time: 2022-12-14 01:13:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77234d5c0860a521a5497d57f7fca5141625356f74df7609f6a97f81062cd3f1Block Operator
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