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 8147532 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79635714 epoch_slot_no: 406914 block_no: 8147355 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 8566 time: 2022-12-16 14:46:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a88470727a733f37cfc833dd00a96d479a9ddb0ff79bda635a732568443c2edBlock Operator
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