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 8087922 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 78413169 epoch_slot_no: 48369 block_no: 8087745 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 40121 time: 2022-12-02 11:11:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcb3010b22624d6f59d639ce0370de8247eb97039e8f0957e7f1e93fb3274770Block Operator
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