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 8088352 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 78422495 epoch_slot_no: 57695 block_no: 8088175 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 87255 time: 2022-12-02 13:46:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8b7742968df60ee9b90c29bb75f02bbbbd3c8d1373c178284250912896ef0aBlock Operator
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