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 8087066 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 78396086 epoch_slot_no: 31286 block_no: 8086889 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88738 time: 2022-12-02 06:26:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9fa5e5416aed851c87697182b09c9d2b42b408edfb0f2bb31093afb2ef23de8Block Operator
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