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 8112511 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 78919531 epoch_slot_no: 122731 block_no: 8112334 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 2819 time: 2022-12-08 07:50:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7546f1531756722dcd7bb5f8d8762fe918627695f869db9f199d2540634f503fBlock Operator
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