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 8103014 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 78724428 epoch_slot_no: 359628 block_no: 8102837 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 50639 time: 2022-12-06 01:38:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea92355e14dfe6558362018fddc0ab7134ec6baaec7401ade9ef4cb599467a4Block Operator
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