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 8095203 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78562867 epoch_slot_no: 198067 block_no: 8095026 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 1535 time: 2022-12-04 04:45:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d94266af2c0c7c66c8beb3bcf8a14531391df363a73d6c7e25741f33e75b285Block Operator
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