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 8118714 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79045038 epoch_slot_no: 248238 block_no: 8118537 slot_leader_id: 8059398 size: 42224 time: 2022-12-09 18:42:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf986a8740744dbc5fe19a39f06f9b0551d163d93233a264ab4622d9b1e5e0e4Block Operator
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