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 8142359 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79527708 epoch_slot_no: 298908 block_no: 8142182 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 2508 time: 2022-12-15 08:46:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef899562bc71fa3d0624d96507583ef8c46b5b45d9d58aa7215fcaad6bf96868Block Operator
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