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 8078261 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78217610 epoch_slot_no: 284810 block_no: 8078084 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 40454 time: 2022-11-30 04:51:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424f147c6472449713011ed48cbd637258ec84b0086dd04e26df139c1d0e75edBlock Operator
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