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 8108623 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78841849 epoch_slot_no: 45049 block_no: 8108446 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 50824 time: 2022-12-07 10:15:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd8773d5719093dc8f9a409dfdfef8a5845a98c2adf039cb88bf571c28b00aaBlock Operator
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