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 8143302 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 79547415 epoch_slot_no: 318615 block_no: 8143125 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 84478 time: 2022-12-15 14:15:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00971087562b0d9c722df27b2aa649167f01e1fee7d6dd79eaf05ff82cbbf6a1Block Operator
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