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 8141791 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 79515946 epoch_slot_no: 287146 block_no: 8141614 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 356 time: 2022-12-15 05:30:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27bd3a10aa0ba79906d3eb30061bf5dcf9a18b1a826c13c79bd7d1574dc7f16fBlock Operator
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