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 8137350 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 79426678 epoch_slot_no: 197878 block_no: 8137173 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 38259 time: 2022-12-14 04:42:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e0827958b8571ff1cd068e6f45f027ad87d868c0d9632f7ce268fedfe5c7f04Block Operator
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