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 8145163 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 79584582 epoch_slot_no: 355782 block_no: 8144986 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 86568 time: 2022-12-16 00:34:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdbd4629eb475883f167cbf2b572835d3bc96bf523516e1e14963db8662b6368Block Operator
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