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 8118488 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79040753 epoch_slot_no: 243953 block_no: 8118311 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 11479 time: 2022-12-09 17:30:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89c925c77d7f78d4d611242d81021e02e212298f7d8380c4199c01a8531bef16Block Operator
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