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 8138699 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79454571 epoch_slot_no: 225771 block_no: 8138522 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 30090 time: 2022-12-14 12:27:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262eac0017522c25b0dd2d9a4ee4b3bf1d7435735fcfde915d789caa84c81767Block Operator
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