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 8098070 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 78622948 epoch_slot_no: 258148 block_no: 8097893 slot_leader_id: 7902324 size: 88381 time: 2022-12-04 21:27:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87390aa4a412d9b556f5224607df3cad8cdb2bfe5be4a3799978ed08f48f8b5Block Operator
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