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 8142514 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79530783 epoch_slot_no: 301983 block_no: 8142337 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 3735 time: 2022-12-15 09:37:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3fdbb7ac794f30a21b9fe3d46c4003465f09ae84541b50af2f0fd4b98e4988Block Operator
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