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 8136806 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79415884 epoch_slot_no: 187084 block_no: 8136629 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 19986 time: 2022-12-14 01:42:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f0649e30ac166eaa495c5ba46c7faaf453a4c0e52e0ee4ca587605f7798c8eBlock Operator
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