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 8139299 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 79466027 epoch_slot_no: 237227 block_no: 8139122 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 88687 time: 2022-12-14 15:38:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef0e6b2d71a84cd6f16e74dc3423072a4ff75a62eb852db8c9c00a1c4ace0d0Block Operator
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