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 8081437 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 78282603 epoch_slot_no: 349803 block_no: 8081260 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 37244 time: 2022-11-30 22:54:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ba9645f98045a49c682f8bddeca09609f388c412c21b75fe95b8737cf8fd0fBlock Operator
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