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 8105384 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78773585 epoch_slot_no: 408785 block_no: 8105207 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 9564 time: 2022-12-06 15:17:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1c0845003ba7e3bf3fe28a41112648edb8fb30c5dfb0d03962a42c6dc3ae73Block Operator
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