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 8081774 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78289579 epoch_slot_no: 356779 block_no: 8081597 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 51151 time: 2022-12-01 00:51:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbfbe683304ef1606d3cca55baac17983f856677655518a95f03e22289076b5eBlock Operator
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