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 8088246 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78420162 epoch_slot_no: 55362 block_no: 8088069 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 45168 time: 2022-12-02 13:07:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a3df13761038646235020a4b418d52c52789ab6397d80a122e5380b5571f76Block Operator
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