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 8143640 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 79554143 epoch_slot_no: 325343 block_no: 8143463 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88565 time: 2022-12-15 16:07:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8daea5cde5213598787ca5c80d05c7d62a06aa24dc2ddf18f3d2b40368d98c3Block Operator
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