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 8137247 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79424393 epoch_slot_no: 195593 block_no: 8137070 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 45549 time: 2022-12-14 04:04:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf6c6c2b463349240921102a020aff9e115b779fd58195d09266bf5ef972889Block Operator
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