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 8107510 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 78818145 epoch_slot_no: 21345 block_no: 8107333 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 66603 time: 2022-12-07 03:40:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a601b53a941f0d1c0b1b33955c56b9d04f320986602e5f993eb4391f75ce7caBlock Operator
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