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 8110819 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 78885786 epoch_slot_no: 88986 block_no: 8110642 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 76262 time: 2022-12-07 22:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3714e68dd4f036634a325be08de3d720479af95767e9efc180ece08b5dc3effcBlock Operator
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