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 8107087 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 78809055 epoch_slot_no: 12255 block_no: 8106910 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 85633 time: 2022-12-07 01:09:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34471b506942ad3d9c2da8b1495244ee5725c2f592cfbe94a18f64293e3a126cBlock Operator
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