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 8123821 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 79147920 epoch_slot_no: 351120 block_no: 8123644 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 9251 time: 2022-12-10 23:16:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc7f6b3057f63fea49f79f6ad1bb84d8bc4c1123fa795be3610b851749af4a0Block Operator
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