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 8091757 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 78493194 epoch_slot_no: 128394 block_no: 8091580 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 23828 time: 2022-12-03 09:24:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd237b72f30059caaa229bc250f7b4d2d61c7665dd194601095d93a412a05078aBlock Operator
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