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 8109797 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 78864493 epoch_slot_no: 67693 block_no: 8109620 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 82480 time: 2022-12-07 16:33:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f9e78a0891c4f8710743b4029632d33af71346e99f0fb23557f00dca6f74adBlock Operator
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