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 8114776 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78965104 epoch_slot_no: 168304 block_no: 8114599 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 24799 time: 2022-12-08 20:29:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc88367673b4545ed2aad20f6fe32574e77eabda0659adb1251b59581d2f083b0Block Operator
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