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 8104979 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 78765800 epoch_slot_no: 401000 block_no: 8104802 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 50934 time: 2022-12-06 13:08:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5550c884d3f43340a104380a42022a365cb5ce451e96fde1da6dd2b6b31d5bBlock Operator
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