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 8099391 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 78649662 epoch_slot_no: 284862 block_no: 8099214 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 29103 time: 2022-12-05 04:52:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b0e3c2fa6410a76e71c95d58be55a3db308558d0a7fb76fbf018e310e2ca54aBlock Operator
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