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 8108697 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78843302 epoch_slot_no: 46502 block_no: 8108520 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 21514 time: 2022-12-07 10:39:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd22a9a0454d086fe045bd467a0542e31e4f838fb8cc1c309507730a5e07e13dBlock Operator
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