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 8092152 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78501660 epoch_slot_no: 136860 block_no: 8091975 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 27460 time: 2022-12-03 11:45:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83bbb4bcd4ea0ffc1dc4476767faeb5f2a073b6fe76d0872365c3ef7c2622960Block Operator
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