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 8087178 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78398054 epoch_slot_no: 33254 block_no: 8087001 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 33355 time: 2022-12-02 06:59:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b2873e1978d0b3da6ca325dfe7f10ed7834bcce1f40dcb7ac978703476a29a9Block Operator
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