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 8079702 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78246282 epoch_slot_no: 313482 block_no: 8079525 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 15970 time: 2022-11-30 12:49:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6f7ff385216b5452c9a81667c4d11356d29b5a6b027e8f0208d83ea4c08b0eBlock Operator
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