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 8116165 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78993028 epoch_slot_no: 196228 block_no: 8115988 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 12709 time: 2022-12-09 04:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4644fdddf561c440bcf5c4a1fc493be39fde21bceda6e52dad40e9abe895f520Block Operator
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