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 8105552 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78776971 epoch_slot_no: 412171 block_no: 8105375 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 17175 time: 2022-12-06 16:14:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e91ad47b0e73e933452d190dd17039e487b03ad6f63f47889f7c7b43af0324Block Operator
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