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 8110366 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 78876434 epoch_slot_no: 79634 block_no: 8110189 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 84339 time: 2022-12-07 19:52:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f82d6e97dcca58f60b56275d10fe8f0fd8c024d42e4a7999340f400c9f97e6Block Operator
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