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 8104155 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78748228 epoch_slot_no: 383428 block_no: 8103978 slot_leader_id: 7313560 size: 6646 time: 2022-12-06 08:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73139ace8f43c6d754b9742cb5fde6a3877cd18158632bb53b4bf619f9bd9d8eBlock Operator
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