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 8098578 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78633364 epoch_slot_no: 268564 block_no: 8098401 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 86959 time: 2022-12-05 00:20:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f42777f1145cc263aeb86cf1d636ed9a390667210e2e25ec73b2c1b7d33abfBlock Operator
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