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 8144940 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 79580300 epoch_slot_no: 351500 block_no: 8144763 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 59686 time: 2022-12-15 23:23:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d05f1834c10adf619c96ead4bd7519904d347f0b92abff927447d912ee8fbcbBlock Operator
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