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 8138350 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79447307 epoch_slot_no: 218507 block_no: 8138173 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 3889 time: 2022-12-14 10:26:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d0ab92dcfa6c07153de60c9a0dcba13eda5ebe5c4ebbf3000870f604ced6d8Block Operator
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