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 8102073 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78704969 epoch_slot_no: 340169 block_no: 8101896 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 16294 time: 2022-12-05 20:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabe822644552579cc8533a8f4ba613da3acd47a7272fa3cc60fc1d34f29d8b2Block Operator
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