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 8088995 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78435826 epoch_slot_no: 71026 block_no: 8088818 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 26057 time: 2022-12-02 17:28:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe066f24d39f27c0b239af4f902199628e77d288e67aed2c68d1fb139857e8994Block Operator
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