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 8108667 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78842876 epoch_slot_no: 46076 block_no: 8108490 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 83648 time: 2022-12-07 10:32:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89659080eb8e0782df010d9a3e7cc168b2ba6eb9bde8fff7d68cb7db48095c74Block Operator
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