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 8101356 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 78689833 epoch_slot_no: 325033 block_no: 8101179 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 22080 time: 2022-12-05 16:02:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e943d32e19b7ef7d6f85e066796f5745fa3f09351ee5a32c373e631c410adf3Block Operator
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