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 8141974 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79520010 epoch_slot_no: 291210 block_no: 8141797 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 13215 time: 2022-12-15 06:38:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef91106750a27aea62e0a43d5ad9d514934272124b7ee1e3df871b2caaa21fc9Block Operator
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