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 8101756 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 78698613 epoch_slot_no: 333813 block_no: 8101579 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 34351 time: 2022-12-05 18:28:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897d2fb148c73a8ce82c848f0c9b41dff186319fb885f17c5fd1cd9d6e313225Block Operator
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