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 8078493 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 78222013 epoch_slot_no: 289213 block_no: 8078316 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 12727 time: 2022-11-30 06:05:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ada7e16d0f160f64892dfddd67cbc36a9f77fa321c8fb437a648c859546eb3aBlock Operator
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