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 8138873 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79457890 epoch_slot_no: 229090 block_no: 8138696 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 16658 time: 2022-12-14 13:23:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc750d163a448bf2a4c4b6ce0a9665ec21fd218c9fa0f86a999d62acfc92681bfBlock Operator
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