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 8108754 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78844448 epoch_slot_no: 47648 block_no: 8108577 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41073 time: 2022-12-07 10:58:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e28b77f5812e40b5bce5fa90344d616bfdcf785b23b44ae7f54aec97baeaf56Block Operator
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