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 8144388 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 79569117 epoch_slot_no: 340317 block_no: 8144211 slot_leader_id: 5487622 size: 77802 time: 2022-12-15 20:16:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc03b6c33437e23e014e192ed5c3e6aaf7f7683235efaf57b9f963e6116beb09Block Operator
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