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 8111646 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78902383 epoch_slot_no: 105583 block_no: 8111469 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 40327 time: 2022-12-08 03:04:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2358a08a36e64c519d0af9ab0c2b42833b9aaef79df9434f0bed6c64dae607Block Operator
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