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 8110201 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78873119 epoch_slot_no: 76319 block_no: 8110024 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 34262 time: 2022-12-07 18:56:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd940ab5e93f86036f6ce7abaccdd0aaa48669296bb7dc42e796c30822229c450Block Operator
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