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 8120058 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79072290 epoch_slot_no: 275490 block_no: 8119881 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 18802 time: 2022-12-10 02:16:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c251e38f1bb8cb5b2dc3c657662e6feb24951d6fba1edefeae57768be9622edBlock Operator
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