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 8101286 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 78688416 epoch_slot_no: 323616 block_no: 8101109 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 61930 time: 2022-12-05 15:38:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62af8cebc1e0f3290aecd56bf9e34196f69f8af66ef364366defbcfc390c5b3Block Operator
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