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 8091737 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 78492590 epoch_slot_no: 127790 block_no: 8091560 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 35035 time: 2022-12-03 09:14:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1703edaff948b7dd91add7c5e4692c23a5735e1db3a0845644442b8cbe6a9762Block Operator
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