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 8110618 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78881828 epoch_slot_no: 85028 block_no: 8110441 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 15517 time: 2022-12-07 21:21:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c20d14d3c7b2212974a16804a6eea681b2b082e9f7f8b3007fef8f09cb95a57Block Operator
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