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 8137387 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79427332 epoch_slot_no: 198532 block_no: 8137210 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 1917 time: 2022-12-14 04:53:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe001cba7f565a2189ab10f89c2f1cd825b047a62f66d63e76ce9a51ec283850aBlock Operator
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