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 8120648 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 79084457 epoch_slot_no: 287657 block_no: 8120471 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 42716 time: 2022-12-10 05:39:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5984e1b0afef06d397720879afb193dfb545d85b8b3c929f76b57da759af7c9Block Operator
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