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 8145265 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79587189 epoch_slot_no: 358389 block_no: 8145088 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 77919 time: 2022-12-16 01:18:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1cb89872c4490a2f64eff96f19cbf5f0e90e554f840099754f1210ff008b66Block Operator
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