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 8093369 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78525631 epoch_slot_no: 160831 block_no: 8093192 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 28986 time: 2022-12-03 18:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35fbba0d091160693cb09cb6aa3b923cfd228e9a26c7df768993c31afec21a7dBlock Operator
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