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 8084208 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 78338135 epoch_slot_no: 405335 block_no: 8084031 slot_leader_id: 7427739 size: 12875 time: 2022-12-01 14:20:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e777bc9a851ab39414d6be8943c68753334aaef9de32857824dd098682f0385Block Operator
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