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 8148316 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79651259 epoch_slot_no: 422459 block_no: 8148139 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 78667 time: 2022-12-16 19:05:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa19742c909248f3d16636b6d92a61a03a92cea1f950a4b7bd312350ea554d4Block Operator
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