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 8110900 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78887297 epoch_slot_no: 90497 block_no: 8110723 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 22721 time: 2022-12-07 22:53:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4ce1852515c4e9c136e0db7ba65802c4b37dc1d01f2007cee02e0735e16afbBlock Operator
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