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 8143208 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79545638 epoch_slot_no: 316838 block_no: 8143031 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 26145 time: 2022-12-15 13:45:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e44c5566bf92fbdf962ab9291ce8cb780ba446ee111d2a0ff1b17dca7caee31Block Operator
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