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 8143181 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79544925 epoch_slot_no: 316125 block_no: 8143004 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 40589 time: 2022-12-15 13:33:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8dc2abc59dcbd657790bdf3130c4c7aa2cba638315ac1321e77659854945f88Block Operator
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