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 8144803 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 79577656 epoch_slot_no: 348856 block_no: 8144626 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 87774 time: 2022-12-15 22:39:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504124248504da0a8b9f0470fc69c426ae7b7923ae64ac1268e28eb4cbfa7aa5Block Operator
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