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 8140696 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79493703 epoch_slot_no: 264903 block_no: 8140519 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 25550 time: 2022-12-14 23:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06eaa8a03d190132c8a3387a43ecfdb217924687599f1f28ca0d347f05577cf0Block Operator
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