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 8087349 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78401744 epoch_slot_no: 36944 block_no: 8087172 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 32483 time: 2022-12-02 08:00:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9590d836481736e22df4783a74b631dc5af7befbdba675650fefc9a385c2737bBlock Operator
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