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 8142405 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79528784 epoch_slot_no: 299984 block_no: 8142228 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 3862 time: 2022-12-15 09:04:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6911dfc6bf18f61689cf2abf5f97f84e88df0ee9f9060da1ce8404f5022373Block Operator
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