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 8084560 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 78344942 epoch_slot_no: 412142 block_no: 8084383 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 86216 time: 2022-12-01 16:13:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40bf86f1bba56b882e38b24c9c6224a1cb579d7a3e0cf25670c838611667bfbBlock Operator
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