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 8142178 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 79524021 epoch_slot_no: 295221 block_no: 8142001 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 63545 time: 2022-12-15 07:45:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de0900e63497070e3c41e29103b7ee45696dcc93db11f222a28c6d88fe6eca2Block Operator
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