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 8088432 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78424037 epoch_slot_no: 59237 block_no: 8088255 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 14951 time: 2022-12-02 14:12:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f4dd496e0aa8ef27656588e1f336ba12795275da97af14a8243e022d527f586Block Operator
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