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 8109941 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 78867508 epoch_slot_no: 70708 block_no: 8109764 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 51824 time: 2022-12-07 17:23:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a4930ee221e853f6660f12ae319f3dcb81a0628c2a5b6fcd9b0b3cf592dacafBlock Operator
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