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 8098407 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78629784 epoch_slot_no: 264984 block_no: 8098230 slot_leader_id: 6424224 size: 25469 time: 2022-12-04 23:21:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b6897186968d91b045bfdc3272d86671a1a28f20c6db696b93d144921c77936Block Operator
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