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 8127295 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79219005 epoch_slot_no: 422205 block_no: 8127118 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 53646 time: 2022-12-11 19:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9094d2a48341100c8511ad7f93361406b9bd72744a04ea5d601bc06c75cd21Block Operator
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