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 8079404 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 78239803 epoch_slot_no: 307003 block_no: 8079227 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 75448 time: 2022-11-30 11:01:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968d4502f49440e1733cea7579f46ef842c7b96d2295aa430a1052338a95ef2cBlock Operator
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