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 8142986 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 79540546 epoch_slot_no: 311746 block_no: 8142809 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 3361 time: 2022-12-15 12:20:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x533b886f3d57724aea1778007ed72020baebf21b7c9e4c779be4cd9d2f9413f7Block Operator
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