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 8106467 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78796193 epoch_slot_no: 431393 block_no: 8106290 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 88867 time: 2022-12-06 21:34:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b0d29fe74bcf6d24d504252ca126e244b42b1b98b9b2b6d950e5d83f9d79baBlock Operator
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