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 8147059 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79626182 epoch_slot_no: 397382 block_no: 8146882 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 14870 time: 2022-12-16 12:07:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8132160685de91b2a5ad48ad23822d3f5564bc5f60b67f098fff93f23a611291Block Operator
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