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 8103973 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78744532 epoch_slot_no: 379732 block_no: 8103796 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 27297 time: 2022-12-06 07:13:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef508d185d5edaf2d2f6a3993f902d884abe0fc926ae1bdf5f69ff85bba4050Block Operator
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