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 8098450 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 78630740 epoch_slot_no: 265940 block_no: 8098273 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 37232 time: 2022-12-04 23:37:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1282526796f93e623fddca05f27e0a003f89ec4b20a189d4d336d9735a182e7Block Operator
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