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 8140641 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79492638 epoch_slot_no: 263838 block_no: 8140464 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 26976 time: 2022-12-14 23:02:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x449aa9663a2c10fa161cee9e429bff20cdc7ece26736734b5ddd63d333c365f5Block Operator
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