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 8100894 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 78680353 epoch_slot_no: 315553 block_no: 8100717 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 7427 time: 2022-12-05 13:24:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e7ab0e3262f6e68ad5271623bdca4aa31936f9c669668d7b9fddc788cc28817Block Operator
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