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 8142377 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79528156 epoch_slot_no: 299356 block_no: 8142200 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 15614 time: 2022-12-15 08:54:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5052dcaef2e263e4b8bd33d8ee91bb9528c29ec9b282a82e9fdefd124bbdbdBlock Operator
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