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 8106417 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 78795082 epoch_slot_no: 430282 block_no: 8106240 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 78145 time: 2022-12-06 21:16:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab98905a507d146b6d253c02d95acd764a2b714f16841db6a62a3e4a40290f7Block Operator
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