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 8097287 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 78605846 epoch_slot_no: 241046 block_no: 8097110 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 88141 time: 2022-12-04 16:42:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87d25a7f47bde00864c91797d2db764e07e673e455261a0f6d935360dde4fe3Block Operator
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