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 8117830 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79027094 epoch_slot_no: 230294 block_no: 8117653 slot_leader_id: 5476226 size: 23913 time: 2022-12-09 13:43:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6541fce5374f1386eee3b6cf1e67bce8bb81789c59f759cd816125e6540a648bBlock Operator
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