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 8145606 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79595114 epoch_slot_no: 366314 block_no: 8145429 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 20548 time: 2022-12-16 03:30:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877cdbebfd2f4cef225cb492e87ddaa8f6141a21680bfb0956a8d01c995a1cc6Block Operator
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