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 8098449 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78630705 epoch_slot_no: 265905 block_no: 8098272 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 35173 time: 2022-12-04 23:36:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84f91c8560559599324464de84d644c14012b05f466146271bd62595b35a6f3Block Operator
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