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 8143749 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 79556958 epoch_slot_no: 328158 block_no: 8143572 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 88667 time: 2022-12-15 16:54:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015068b9f426040fd89d740ff90195630d172c57ae31b3a8d250dca57b743ccaBlock Operator
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