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 8096059 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 78580992 epoch_slot_no: 216192 block_no: 8095882 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 9307 time: 2022-12-04 09:48:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270552cbaf05fcdc49ea48805b47c6153ed346dc5a54bd22da8155eded547a9aBlock Operator
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