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 8146240 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 79608411 epoch_slot_no: 379611 block_no: 8146063 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 46876 time: 2022-12-16 07:11:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0f739c5a95dafa7bfc60b6402f9ab7dd815e85096352741edd2c7271ba3474Block Operator
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