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 8119321 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79057364 epoch_slot_no: 260564 block_no: 8119144 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 41127 time: 2022-12-09 22:07:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f4fa072c99e8c7d284aaaa8c45d66ce4fc5e3d80bc9de7b43f6ffe083e6a2fBlock Operator
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