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 8079581 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 78243449 epoch_slot_no: 310649 block_no: 8079404 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 43823 time: 2022-11-30 12:02:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f2f784a359fd73ae46a2dc326613c0334fbcd35547adc94442ef11d2c810da5Block Operator
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