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 8147694 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79638852 epoch_slot_no: 410052 block_no: 8147517 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 1822 time: 2022-12-16 15:39:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1213512a26ea31094dedfa55e77f40d5b72e3f84b39e368fe63005ee98fd5a1fBlock Operator
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