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 8113217 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78934232 epoch_slot_no: 137432 block_no: 8113040 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 29814 time: 2022-12-08 11:55:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc388f35b51c59f01c86760df75d8773cf5faa2ae0c14dc1d4e9a17820e680d42Block Operator
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