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 8120603 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 79083551 epoch_slot_no: 286751 block_no: 8120426 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 75441 time: 2022-12-10 05:24:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16698e3f9d6cfc417f31cc5e971648e129e3d1d6118c00fb28d1eb85e6106e4Block Operator
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