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 8088646 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78428456 epoch_slot_no: 63656 block_no: 8088469 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 64218 time: 2022-12-02 15:25:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204f6f75a3bbdaa3bac25afa6cfcd4f8e6e948eb15539ab59db1e4726cb500fcBlock Operator
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