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 8093415 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 78526463 epoch_slot_no: 161663 block_no: 8093238 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 65456 time: 2022-12-03 18:39:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfff1d84be5d79a3d57fbbaf1cee2f1875a4e1ba55d51d6775679b825e9936f1Block Operator
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