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 8092049 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78499308 epoch_slot_no: 134508 block_no: 8091872 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 3747 time: 2022-12-03 11:06:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42c92f7b3bdc8960b39ea8a0c635e9d14bb98f9784d774c2a980d4fa327fb2adBlock Operator
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