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 8126987 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 79212710 epoch_slot_no: 415910 block_no: 8126810 slot_leader_id: 7029656 size: 87896 time: 2022-12-11 17:16:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d0b4d104cefb24c5c9cd35006cd76c5f616bc4d75e513bd1da951b11bda630Block Operator
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