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 8114198 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 78953827 epoch_slot_no: 157027 block_no: 8114021 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 3767 time: 2022-12-08 17:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf447726de015fa58e80edaf395ac16ba0386b6bfc2893e13c1c42996ebe643bBlock Operator
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