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 8117380 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 79017778 epoch_slot_no: 220978 block_no: 8117203 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88784 time: 2022-12-09 11:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89926dba398a54e9e4cec17cbde322f90c13b1b432774bedc40d452e6f1466a6Block Operator
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