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 8093714 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 78532271 epoch_slot_no: 167471 block_no: 8093537 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 88530 time: 2022-12-03 20:16:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41d74f3ca32d265f122d094acba42535e54197df47a3857b12bb5fb39434647Block Operator
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