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 8145231 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 79586464 epoch_slot_no: 357664 block_no: 8145054 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 82998 time: 2022-12-16 01:05:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x818c88f52e5d02dd5538babe47f9be3c7439c13e748ec6084462e52e97c8f71cBlock Operator
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