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 8108965 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78848657 epoch_slot_no: 51857 block_no: 8108788 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 21250 time: 2022-12-07 12:09:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aafbf974a7bdcc3e3e033ec81911643d0ce4f7573d000eb368eb9f0b1898dfeBlock Operator
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