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 8098443 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 78630490 epoch_slot_no: 265690 block_no: 8098266 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 36676 time: 2022-12-04 23:33:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe17acc989ee5a724e8105608cdad555ed65871db69880911e88bb760b836c277Block Operator
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