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 8123482 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79141440 epoch_slot_no: 344640 block_no: 8123305 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 22695 time: 2022-12-10 21:28:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57af38169a497614bb8e7a27f17e1d0c7aed1d4c341f43a0d73b89fadb08548aBlock Operator
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