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 8100864 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 78679796 epoch_slot_no: 314996 block_no: 8100687 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 88252 time: 2022-12-05 13:14:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6974e3036d0b6da27c5dfb7466908f69f790cbdba5d06cf96538abcc038f563Block Operator
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