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 8111868 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 78907217 epoch_slot_no: 110417 block_no: 8111691 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 44118 time: 2022-12-08 04:25:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46199b4ddf491ba0cf96d2615065548e747eade4c876a4816cd96a847a282b22Block Operator
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