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 8104839 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 78762534 epoch_slot_no: 397734 block_no: 8104662 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 66086 time: 2022-12-06 12:13:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d3e1453fce2a40f4de9fa5120b0ef6a021b332e99ce6b26dc5d73366ddc875Block Operator
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