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 8098636 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 78634452 epoch_slot_no: 269652 block_no: 8098459 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 14916 time: 2022-12-05 00:39:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd14572872dac1dbc19d3a0f2e94ff01afc652d118ff764b6e4f091319eaddc23Block Operator
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