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 8102559 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78714607 epoch_slot_no: 349807 block_no: 8102382 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 37726 time: 2022-12-05 22:54:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554ed5169b109f61bd7ef46fbd6f5fbbe57ba94c62e6145d0b6e1904ca053bd5Block Operator
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