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 8102443 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 78712570 epoch_slot_no: 347770 block_no: 8102266 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 71592 time: 2022-12-05 22:21:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfe78102b3f316140877f64814844f2ece1c85ae2ff8f39e6dafcb74ec83c8c0Block Operator
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