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 8107658 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78820982 epoch_slot_no: 24182 block_no: 8107481 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 26107 time: 2022-12-07 04:27:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd043bdbfcda23c8b8f6059b5f0eda5b1c2aa6f922f49192f5eb9db6e1f3a0a49Block Operator
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