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 8146174 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 79607294 epoch_slot_no: 378494 block_no: 8145997 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 69435 time: 2022-12-16 06:53:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2449de3dfc60b5cf805d993be980f0007d96e293fb2b6ec59e748da5da1b1f25Block Operator
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