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 8115850 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78986309 epoch_slot_no: 189509 block_no: 8115673 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 43424 time: 2022-12-09 02:23:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b212e8837f3ffdb7eb82ef6334db26975509cc1cab4a1f73d6fed75633f0d8Block Operator
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