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 8146319 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79609766 epoch_slot_no: 380966 block_no: 8146142 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 18228 time: 2022-12-16 07:34:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0b4340ea303ff5f53ae378f8d4e741f6ed6cd823e9705b62a19985d1fe7bdf5Block Operator
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