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 8086133 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78376332 epoch_slot_no: 11532 block_no: 8085956 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 26969 time: 2022-12-02 00:57:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3c08a7e4305a9e86908389ce785248263b59cc8bc15c62b898dc4756c44fdaBlock Operator
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