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 8107053 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 78808251 epoch_slot_no: 11451 block_no: 8106876 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 75949 time: 2022-12-07 00:55:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382e373647c71eac04e221c7be9f7ec54127266f4e49403d02e36408a937b0adBlock Operator
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