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 8143184 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 79544991 epoch_slot_no: 316191 block_no: 8143007 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 20145 time: 2022-12-15 13:34:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2950f107293759752d7c5c9f6d18c233b2e0a96af4d7a06a6254db003fd8eaBlock Operator
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