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 8110100 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78871158 epoch_slot_no: 74358 block_no: 8109923 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 54481 time: 2022-12-07 18:24:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50432d99bd4ab5fbd2f9dd4e20b0a2d6a02cd4069b81b53016931a6710392f61Block Operator
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