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 8098028 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 78621899 epoch_slot_no: 257099 block_no: 8097851 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 49360 time: 2022-12-04 21:09:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef36238b1ca0fd76ca5fe19aa4989545ca78ad7ef4906d5a8499f5b054b0ee5Block Operator
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