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 8098454 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78630844 epoch_slot_no: 266044 block_no: 8098277 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 43348 time: 2022-12-04 23:38:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3048d08e0a9fd86758e5f4fd50bc6e1b35813b470d1d9bb62bc0b4fb16428cBlock Operator
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