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 8078990 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78231644 epoch_slot_no: 298844 block_no: 8078813 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 22198 time: 2022-11-30 08:45:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68a51cd22f3e316e35c25d45e17fb52762707e611a4fa6efca73541b329e9335Block Operator
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