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 8108280 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 78834369 epoch_slot_no: 37569 block_no: 8108103 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 84267 time: 2022-12-07 08:11:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3063d63f833fa1177da2ba0fd128758fc90aeca3454d6b8af2cbed8b7464d54eBlock Operator
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