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 8138524 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79450764 epoch_slot_no: 221964 block_no: 8138347 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 27339 time: 2022-12-14 11:24:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x533d54275c7e3248aad8ab5f4a719e339993acdb2b238949c69e399033a18c00Block Operator
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