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 8079628 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78244566 epoch_slot_no: 311766 block_no: 8079451 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 10747 time: 2022-11-30 12:20:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ce0b4bf42792614f7532094406931117979a411a36a96345d2a942534134efaBlock Operator
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