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 8098197 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 78625666 epoch_slot_no: 260866 block_no: 8098020 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 12843 time: 2022-12-04 22:12:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa75ef4cf3b34271c71b43d5a7794975c7dd7f7f0d6631050a16f2dba0ba39d0aBlock Operator
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