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 8141307 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 79506804 epoch_slot_no: 278004 block_no: 8141130 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 83028 time: 2022-12-15 02:58:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c903a33e5b2b6cb7170844e384a19ee5e75a16d55e21258d2c17e40c994628Block Operator
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