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 8104706 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78759813 epoch_slot_no: 395013 block_no: 8104529 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 46069 time: 2022-12-06 11:28:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x926807281a324fe53748afb2eddf57e1987a3d5d807e4566c846d650e111299aBlock Operator
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