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 8102893 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 78721803 epoch_slot_no: 357003 block_no: 8102716 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 59765 time: 2022-12-06 00:54:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d1f8d5b4137d9202e14624add20ab78e0718ba495dfc47bd78d722db53b51d1Block Operator
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