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 8078384 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 78219770 epoch_slot_no: 286970 block_no: 8078207 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 23662 time: 2022-11-30 05:27:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda47934ac7ab94d5a381f30ae982894f8544ff9d503584c24be6d80c0cafcca9Block Operator
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