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 8101176 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 78686283 epoch_slot_no: 321483 block_no: 8100999 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 41601 time: 2022-12-05 15:02:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076a59664671f07b7c3e913504a22e0e912fdfef9753758f8e6465c8e1276339Block Operator
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