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 8093074 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78520025 epoch_slot_no: 155225 block_no: 8092897 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 507 time: 2022-12-03 16:51:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0361cc5c40902a2824d0cf979acca19f7e6c10a1d96ad0b1c8872b9c9e8144f6Block Operator
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