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 8097052 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 78601063 epoch_slot_no: 236263 block_no: 8096875 slot_leader_id: 7438842 size: 16134 time: 2022-12-04 15:22:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd052004cd49c83380d8f4ef8b4e2778cad5da576a4a0fcf6bdaa64c883e80ca0Block Operator
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