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 8096366 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78587069 epoch_slot_no: 222269 block_no: 8096189 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 12221 time: 2022-12-04 11:29:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a820b2ef152c26606003d5035441bd34432c3bd2a2e1369a8540718ae02369bBlock Operator
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