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 8145341 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79589277 epoch_slot_no: 360477 block_no: 8145164 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 88661 time: 2022-12-16 01:52:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x240c18db72cef65dcbfdc8bbf8034c7367227caec1d5009abf6e0464f58bfbe2Block Operator
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