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 8138442 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79449096 epoch_slot_no: 220296 block_no: 8138265 slot_leader_id: 8023669 size: 8729 time: 2022-12-14 10:56:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x483d0f4048acf011580e7577bf78149764d80325eb962d94260a0a783f14b649Block Operator
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