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 8147679 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79638680 epoch_slot_no: 409880 block_no: 8147502 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 33981 time: 2022-12-16 15:36:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41021289684ba86aafea7d8e2b5f7e85b1290c6680238d178201a4251f286e09Block Operator
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