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 8143707 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 79556034 epoch_slot_no: 327234 block_no: 8143530 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 88588 time: 2022-12-15 16:38:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13463ab3a47d809b9f5d7b36e43b94a7c13914e96b7204b3af56e3cf561c411Block Operator
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