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 8146251 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79608564 epoch_slot_no: 379764 block_no: 8146074 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 9810 time: 2022-12-16 07:14:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2f109dadabe47c8ce4357b2da3928d3266985ba50c6d8486f226e6a27f19a3Block Operator
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