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 8143926 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 79560574 epoch_slot_no: 331774 block_no: 8143749 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 81797 time: 2022-12-15 17:54:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4c40f7d983508fdf46852894c950009ab8a82938ccb4abd8cfb137043afaf46Block Operator
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