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 8106658 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 78800140 epoch_slot_no: 3340 block_no: 8106481 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 81019 time: 2022-12-06 22:40:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d984f045a1daa5556f79f14de6453ad5562e423f1f313a865ca483fa77ffc0Block Operator
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