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 8144754 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79576703 epoch_slot_no: 347903 block_no: 8144577 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 31114 time: 2022-12-15 22:23:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fd0671b1a96918db1aec210a51e039f460a56dacb352f9feff3db1929569042Block Operator
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