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 8142346 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79527473 epoch_slot_no: 298673 block_no: 8142169 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 42672 time: 2022-12-15 08:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb339198663834569e2eb6daf95cefc3ccc6a0412ad4e3e93ae2740fe81794f63Block Operator
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