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 8108422 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78837418 epoch_slot_no: 40618 block_no: 8108245 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 46902 time: 2022-12-07 09:01:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64780682c97fe0a341356e0331dbe1a85e2c6040d89be315979d1993821f7aebBlock Operator
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