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 8086566 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 78385376 epoch_slot_no: 20576 block_no: 8086389 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 83542 time: 2022-12-02 03:27:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24eab00fe21d6557d3ce2a57f64d1889b04b8e56d401d10b88cf6ffaab1ba153Block Operator
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