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 8088789 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78431369 epoch_slot_no: 66569 block_no: 8088612 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 27422 time: 2022-12-02 16:14:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344d559683dc3d5f0c64dc34d3bf45ac4c0312b99d551e5eccf6b78e54d9d3b5Block Operator
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