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 8147249 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 79630213 epoch_slot_no: 401413 block_no: 8147072 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 16088 time: 2022-12-16 13:15:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85148a9e120e372e5b36b3eba0bc19721e27b0dd74acf3ccc11d8f287ce7e31aBlock Operator
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