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 8084711 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 78347963 epoch_slot_no: 415163 block_no: 8084534 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 83779 time: 2022-12-01 17:04:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475657f1b7947a2bbb5b548b207dc3b50b801aea3efa59e09ba4dca49ae2e6ebBlock Operator
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