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 8149123 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 79669019 epoch_slot_no: 8219 block_no: 8148946 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 66480 time: 2022-12-17 00:01:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb494547cfd33c3fb8a8d0808b6faef0422df65cf8bb9edb08b8e04b9f51216aBlock Operator
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