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 8098262 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 78626958 epoch_slot_no: 262158 block_no: 8098085 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 85911 time: 2022-12-04 22:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa600e7959468c8f390c9f811fd9e48ca50b710b60d9cbc503faf3a70939482e8Block Operator
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