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 8118288 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 79036190 epoch_slot_no: 239390 block_no: 8118111 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 88703 time: 2022-12-09 16:14:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x022d30fec49af36ffa3dcd382d144511ecffbeb686c2d6fd845cea217dd6485cBlock Operator
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