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 8097493 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 78610315 epoch_slot_no: 245515 block_no: 8097316 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 46534 time: 2022-12-04 17:56:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd50cfb23173ec2ddb1b272eded99c24cf2529c7c8f13fd550e385e95db44bc8fBlock Operator
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