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 8145662 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79596464 epoch_slot_no: 367664 block_no: 8145485 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 20895 time: 2022-12-16 03:52:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6208f89fb2a41b2bd6e2802814cd7ca022ea7d5b40e8833f6895a028ab1dd0Block Operator
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