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 8115089 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 78971213 epoch_slot_no: 174413 block_no: 8114912 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 80683 time: 2022-12-08 22:11:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff8351e299220c1b0c6a8b66cf26ac513625d0a9354e32776727347ed03436bBlock Operator
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