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 8114787 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78965329 epoch_slot_no: 168529 block_no: 8114610 slot_leader_id: 7418054 size: 30654 time: 2022-12-08 20:33:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652eda68662a6380a741179a523d330bb30e0c5753963686057f74b43f5e4446Block Operator
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