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 8104697 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78759643 epoch_slot_no: 394843 block_no: 8104520 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 53441 time: 2022-12-06 11:25:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c340aa9a5b3db637f3c3fe688e742cc7b2acd8ddd6447b69a788cd65ebbbf4dBlock Operator
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