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 8120608 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79083645 epoch_slot_no: 286845 block_no: 8120431 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 27614 time: 2022-12-10 05:25:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5ba991c1c3af1f38e28063e4c5b45d65ee45237d44540c8e38ded37fd15c43Block Operator
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