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 8090715 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 78471423 epoch_slot_no: 106623 block_no: 8090538 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 8634 time: 2022-12-03 03:21:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a1ae487765c703db9a1a1c49ee33f9ca456f824cf9aa16bc0b890e97446ce3Block Operator
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