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 8108353 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 78835951 epoch_slot_no: 39151 block_no: 8108176 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 87981 time: 2022-12-07 08:37:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84a5b8b7ea670f195b0eed6af790b55a9ffc5b2b397c87904d237d37fcdd0e4Block Operator
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