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 8123740 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79146375 epoch_slot_no: 349575 block_no: 8123563 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 70149 time: 2022-12-10 22:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc21b69ff802e19d0431021ded33bfa0e2abfe6a89c2df6255e931d01b52a63Block Operator
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