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 8137728 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79434263 epoch_slot_no: 205463 block_no: 8137551 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 13271 time: 2022-12-14 06:49:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7e1680b63d3328d75d24fe2b2efedf7304bcf0fb1a04381be8d88a3d1045a1Block Operator
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