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 8093380 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78525830 epoch_slot_no: 161030 block_no: 8093203 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 7476 time: 2022-12-03 18:28:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07580d78c53b2483fa38d5f3305f7f2358caaa4a4ab6948d143ec1cea6a0b79fBlock Operator
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