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 8141293 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 79506396 epoch_slot_no: 277596 block_no: 8141116 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 88327 time: 2022-12-15 02:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2d45be41cfaad4ae1a7402728235961cbe5445ce9ce5a3f1dbda1a6c3a358f9Block Operator
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