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 8142896 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79538733 epoch_slot_no: 309933 block_no: 8142719 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 4621 time: 2022-12-15 11:50:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34f96811fd9d3209cf4986407ec961c35fe49c1f9c736643eb4fd9b087fb80feBlock Operator
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