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 8098397 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78629644 epoch_slot_no: 264844 block_no: 8098220 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 42806 time: 2022-12-04 23:18:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012fe988f2cbf7b5c55563b74519190919c56e20de135d37e8325939c41d2a19Block Operator
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