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 8142843 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79537479 epoch_slot_no: 308679 block_no: 8142666 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 18623 time: 2022-12-15 11:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8577137ec1f0605e12353a547cc82863da93ca61fc44f64f0a91847bd1384bdBlock Operator
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