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 8108935 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 78848221 epoch_slot_no: 51421 block_no: 8108758 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 66341 time: 2022-12-07 12:01:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b0125640630d98fc59bd20514d8237599c32598eb732f247c6210bd3e79e8dBlock Operator
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