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 8096789 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78595848 epoch_slot_no: 231048 block_no: 8096612 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 49927 time: 2022-12-04 13:55:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc52adf787a1164c464cc67d6fa7ce1c83826e55f4014f9671f4b8b0a16e8e24eBlock Operator
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