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 8116288 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 78995662 epoch_slot_no: 198862 block_no: 8116111 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 88699 time: 2022-12-09 04:59:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbb737d99eb18d26ccd59f7537251f6f789773f7d4b17f2514f41210a8be09cfBlock Operator
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