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 8140138 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 79482929 epoch_slot_no: 254129 block_no: 8139961 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 86616 time: 2022-12-14 20:20:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e267aa7f6fca0b0bf3487c6d371467a2da8b02861073903241626f9c537dc83Block Operator
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