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 8137257 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79424572 epoch_slot_no: 195772 block_no: 8137080 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 22911 time: 2022-12-14 04:07:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29c640ab7dcf8e8e834b9c7602698d13fb2d780551a5cabfcf352694edf5c0eeBlock Operator
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