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 8114571 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 78960923 epoch_slot_no: 164123 block_no: 8114394 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 31009 time: 2022-12-08 19:20:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac24e523dc73487bffdef9155b2a06a8d2e6c4d2444d28e1e1e027e2eca60158Block Operator
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