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 8125878 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 79188847 epoch_slot_no: 392047 block_no: 8125701 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 86715 time: 2022-12-11 10:38:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221980e835dc3b56e89e5999465803a2c954d4545a19ee6f96a9f40e5599d2e3Block Operator
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