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 8118223 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79034834 epoch_slot_no: 238034 block_no: 8118046 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 69395 time: 2022-12-09 15:52:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9c947321967fb49218d9c3139f45db6b02a3285002e696435658c4615114efBlock Operator
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