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 8100391 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78670415 epoch_slot_no: 305615 block_no: 8100214 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 14719 time: 2022-12-05 10:38:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54ff3a42de82a33fb4a84dfbd9b6fccd8170e8082e884be26c2d463937f3ad91Block Operator
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