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 8106088 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78788805 epoch_slot_no: 424005 block_no: 8105911 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 41342 time: 2022-12-06 19:31:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4462d9489e278d67bb095d82cefd69b7a6ed44b8f983e5191f0e2bf2a4dab18Block Operator
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