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 8088099 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 78416984 epoch_slot_no: 52184 block_no: 8087922 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 36298 time: 2022-12-02 12:14:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba578e4a256dbc0dbeed00ca6335120a2908e2d4782a274c83715333b28366dBlock Operator
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