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 8118440 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 79039756 epoch_slot_no: 242956 block_no: 8118263 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 86117 time: 2022-12-09 17:14:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc34af8e04b2118006602033848d3a521247b91a3bc2f6ed305722d02d20c313dBlock Operator
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