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 8106874 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78804932 epoch_slot_no: 8132 block_no: 8106697 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 20828 time: 2022-12-07 00:00:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9454c0e8cb680bd9e91ac34d9961cf99e9d2e2f5970b63db83be18e4c1ea848dBlock Operator
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