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 8118224 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79034856 epoch_slot_no: 238056 block_no: 8118047 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 17241 time: 2022-12-09 15:52:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca0a066e04135c7d523b84dc4e816f84e7d4cb6530fb35744d12c12ea6e40ddBlock Operator
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