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 8094500 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78548684 epoch_slot_no: 183884 block_no: 8094323 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 38295 time: 2022-12-04 00:49:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b44ea64049e7054440e92f964341855743f4cf03f9484d7c2048278afcb3d3Block Operator
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