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 8142617 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79532945 epoch_slot_no: 304145 block_no: 8142440 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 32984 time: 2022-12-15 10:13:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ab70dea2da2429ad7c4d4545d8adf02f4e1ae0e9fb92042135b9fa667ccb7bBlock Operator
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