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 8084171 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78337559 epoch_slot_no: 404759 block_no: 8083994 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 42031 time: 2022-12-01 14:10:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c99e72bdb6403b808239aedf0931bffd2b1ad0dd95a8ac8958be3e4012d3b8dBlock Operator
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