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 8087701 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78408997 epoch_slot_no: 44197 block_no: 8087524 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 24973 time: 2022-12-02 10:01:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb40c6006dd7b3dad1369960798c6b1dcdc9b78b67440d6e5e0e5eed7f061e49bBlock Operator
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