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 8078587 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78223764 epoch_slot_no: 290964 block_no: 8078410 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 16053 time: 2022-11-30 06:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd86f1879915f0b61947389a669831e71a3b112589db1a3619aebc2a4269b6f3Block Operator
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