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 8110890 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78887013 epoch_slot_no: 90213 block_no: 8110713 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 5855 time: 2022-12-07 22:48:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcf8e33c4edcf244d91e0ee6f360eb832039588beb4d418c0dd5f77ab43cc701Block Operator
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