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 8112792 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 78925206 epoch_slot_no: 128406 block_no: 8112615 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 58954 time: 2022-12-08 09:24:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dd86bf166936f47f4a2dd8ba55799ce8a42e808d9080580a6a57521ee507ab5Block Operator
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