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 8109862 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 78865888 epoch_slot_no: 69088 block_no: 8109685 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84516 time: 2022-12-07 16:56:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89322d0f834e429c1caa4e57ef1f01dd8adbbaa22fe53695534d01dedfaef205Block Operator
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