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 8097060 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78601245 epoch_slot_no: 236445 block_no: 8096883 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 88518 time: 2022-12-04 15:25:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeee1b7c8807c4720f4dd6598a74cd14b1feb5a00a4f2576da19b5483d4f4bfeBlock Operator
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