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 8098438 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 78630377 epoch_slot_no: 265577 block_no: 8098261 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 73211 time: 2022-12-04 23:31:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfce947b020c67b1a89b82ca53da41cdc8666795f8923d58db7be92163aad619Block Operator
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