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 8104134 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78747851 epoch_slot_no: 383051 block_no: 8103957 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 24408 time: 2022-12-06 08:09:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd397e03a37a4bf4604521b04f54fc2cb2454c0631394e279d8f4ef55bb9921fBlock Operator
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