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 8111193 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78893095 epoch_slot_no: 96295 block_no: 8111016 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 61423 time: 2022-12-08 00:29:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec3c19a5a35b3e2ee8fe182c0e7bff55b7a9f1b461f195bf24b530fbde04c81Block Operator
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