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 8098355 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 78628889 epoch_slot_no: 264089 block_no: 8098178 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 41639 time: 2022-12-04 23:06:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2260820436f4e809e8852112e847fb9f18bc6824f4fd4c6ecbcefdafa56e771Block Operator
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