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 8137566 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 79430781 epoch_slot_no: 201981 block_no: 8137389 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 55694 time: 2022-12-14 05:51:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8993cf685f57536d0fe6876c17b5bf67a13dcc16245efd3dc28dbca239f6d60Block Operator
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