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 8122881 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 79129469 epoch_slot_no: 332669 block_no: 8122704 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 46640 time: 2022-12-10 18:09:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3fe56fe1a1d48aa567065fcd74a42ef75b417a06f258b407528994d9b9c3f4Block Operator
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