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 8139045 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79461177 epoch_slot_no: 232377 block_no: 8138868 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 72574 time: 2022-12-14 14:17:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b21dc5258e6d0cdc6035c9a4d57f781b72b7d3e0e01348537857da65730bbfBlock Operator
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