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 8097484 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 78610064 epoch_slot_no: 245264 block_no: 8097307 slot_leader_id: 5087208 size: 82212 time: 2022-12-04 17:52:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37e666bc2f9d99ee994851d135647664b2c30d94772a44a1f0f7a30bde9bb9a1Block Operator
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