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 8121021 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79091886 epoch_slot_no: 295086 block_no: 8120844 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 9292 time: 2022-12-10 07:42:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x028daf01dec6810c588b19d0e9fa976f30119e4a4400627bee306ebaea54478fBlock Operator
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