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 8142006 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 79520591 epoch_slot_no: 291791 block_no: 8141829 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 23790 time: 2022-12-15 06:48:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d2fdd6d251d49d1af61f725245f3315513aea9b88dcc2aa5aafd71ce0a54af2Block Operator
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