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 8117461 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79019562 epoch_slot_no: 222762 block_no: 8117284 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 15268 time: 2022-12-09 11:37:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6c47b37f7b8de79c3ad901f376e8279afeceb159c242258128b8905830036fBlock Operator
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