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 8109577 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 78860157 epoch_slot_no: 63357 block_no: 8109400 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 6135 time: 2022-12-07 15:20:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aefc0eba58f082bc605f12773e8976cc9b3259cbcfd97472fadd81f6f2a4878Block Operator
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