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 8147756 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 79640237 epoch_slot_no: 411437 block_no: 8147579 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 6516 time: 2022-12-16 16:02:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2a83c861f83ca348bbc6a78b470e5d2ed0f32373a845bb273d9c531d5b85faBlock Operator
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