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 8143915 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79560265 epoch_slot_no: 331465 block_no: 8143738 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 37480 time: 2022-12-15 17:49:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcb1827e064fc9a25b32efa12d0cd057831940b0f830aa79ddc691b6c231232aBlock Operator
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