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 8102151 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 78706581 epoch_slot_no: 341781 block_no: 8101974 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 16145 time: 2022-12-05 20:41:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba6a84432ebdb8c0165c872f4d40da0dadb74565a564e924feb5bd672156d76Block Operator
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