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 8090541 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 78468010 epoch_slot_no: 103210 block_no: 8090364 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 22276 time: 2022-12-03 02:25:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613d6b3029d1347bf9625623c5ec0d5fbec686a4f40599457f734a2b184caa0bBlock Operator
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