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 8102461 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 78712917 epoch_slot_no: 348117 block_no: 8102284 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 71606 time: 2022-12-05 22:26:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e4ec095240c2d14bf716570244deda562e321ecad8219d0e12249a98afc1b3Block Operator
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