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 8111203 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78893285 epoch_slot_no: 96485 block_no: 8111026 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 20197 time: 2022-12-08 00:32:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed12b4a701cad33c5a54b13a234964568200d75f1785a7421a549c9e2d56b2b3Block Operator
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