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 8107266 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 78812603 epoch_slot_no: 15803 block_no: 8107089 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 85230 time: 2022-12-07 02:08:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8955899b879a5255892905bdbfd7a12684a92b5478203240cd1e4e77ab930d19Block Operator
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