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 8111539 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 78900459 epoch_slot_no: 103659 block_no: 8111362 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 88137 time: 2022-12-08 02:32:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7916c9b1f75763c94fd977f6ad66fc61a459aee3cb465c78f34b2beec0e8aae8Block Operator
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