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 8086934 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 78393480 epoch_slot_no: 28680 block_no: 8086757 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 31470 time: 2022-12-02 05:42:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d88453d74b66e9b58f7aefa1f14a16cbca998b9d64297864cceb1d0aa4e47dBlock Operator
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