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 8106273 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78792303 epoch_slot_no: 427503 block_no: 8106096 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 31436 time: 2022-12-06 20:29:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ae907bb520d6f94c6197d2e8ee9f76d982faec6eee69e1550b32f143879059Block Operator
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