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 8094268 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78543540 epoch_slot_no: 178740 block_no: 8094091 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 8176 time: 2022-12-03 23:23:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94d0f2dac227ce6e843838bddb206043ad5b821da880c344a93e46cc93be9010Block Operator
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