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 8094530 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 78549213 epoch_slot_no: 184413 block_no: 8094353 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 15078 time: 2022-12-04 00:58:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4384208ea32ff8abf7383ef0770a6ea601c178bfef68e97939038fee30f023a4Block Operator
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