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 8138674 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79454067 epoch_slot_no: 225267 block_no: 8138497 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 17367 time: 2022-12-14 12:19:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d23ad452e74cdea2302e038e418818aaaf833158e06a9f755ed2dca39eddf6bBlock Operator
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