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 8088185 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78418803 epoch_slot_no: 54003 block_no: 8088008 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 2281 time: 2022-12-02 12:44:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee7a05a2fc8f45e2935f0f4e5c5a02e3867185a02332e8cffdf8514611836ddBlock Operator
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