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 8124652 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79164415 epoch_slot_no: 367615 block_no: 8124475 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 58053 time: 2022-12-11 03:51:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7cba8ba72765614ab409865014992316a58f89f3a230c80f4bacad71ee8d492Block Operator
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