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 8083217 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 78318085 epoch_slot_no: 385285 block_no: 8083040 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 14735 time: 2022-12-01 08:46:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982dab9bcd9e85358fa7c9436e7daee28a8d15d4346babbbe1b46e26f14305baBlock Operator
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