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 8119172 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 79054120 epoch_slot_no: 257320 block_no: 8118995 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 60674 time: 2022-12-09 21:13:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d2a73f5dcfbc12f36fb18c4d30b5876a53d76a9a4f73ffe7509f7fef01c905Block Operator
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