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 8118072 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79031736 epoch_slot_no: 234936 block_no: 8117895 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 55221 time: 2022-12-09 15:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe982023b93edebd503166b3ab37444346a8807025ff38d1398dc7b3b3453576eBlock Operator
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