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 8104868 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 78763232 epoch_slot_no: 398432 block_no: 8104691 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 88705 time: 2022-12-06 12:25:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f3ee4f0831abf37b1d88564aa9d240e77e9af38c806f381c24ed792e7b29afBlock Operator
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