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 8124176 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 79154895 epoch_slot_no: 358095 block_no: 8123999 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 26545 time: 2022-12-11 01:13:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6601b4e663b20af3ef0296caedefe6ef3943b8905c415961ac245f599f778cceBlock Operator
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