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 8089679 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78450360 epoch_slot_no: 85560 block_no: 8089502 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 20986 time: 2022-12-02 21:30:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23259511f62b0f6ba713d437e1268c38ea5f32bc8f2ce593b2ccf30a83ee7cd6Block Operator
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