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 8146076 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79605264 epoch_slot_no: 376464 block_no: 8145899 slot_leader_id: 5652807 size: 70506 time: 2022-12-16 06:19:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2917b2f7a7a7798c91a0a1f3d48c1946bc6ebcac48a68d66076b29118fad968aBlock Operator
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