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 8085164 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 78357070 epoch_slot_no: 424270 block_no: 8084987 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 85446 time: 2022-12-01 19:36:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d0b91b63ca3671ebbd9f688a77621dbe0fc8d66549fe0991d4ed20f089a8b88Block Operator
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