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 8120993 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 79091264 epoch_slot_no: 294464 block_no: 8120816 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 88463 time: 2022-12-10 07:32:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b8a4ef7e6fe89336402e6c558b233f2ceee8bca82678b20d3016743b20663d9Block Operator
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