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 8125609 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79183160 epoch_slot_no: 386360 block_no: 8125432 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 31822 time: 2022-12-11 09:04:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc89587642d893687546c6e114b5e0e7baa8cd62b9175275b7cfac1bef9e025Block Operator
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