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 8107438 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78816468 epoch_slot_no: 19668 block_no: 8107261 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 51457 time: 2022-12-07 03:12:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x980448b860736f3195db66751d5fff9c189c991b9005eb68c93467b70af78faaBlock Operator
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