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 8099671 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 78654908 epoch_slot_no: 290108 block_no: 8099494 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 15710 time: 2022-12-05 06:19:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6780f4c52db3c8daad542a6d178e929f4fd3993503a23b25469bfee05b51270dBlock Operator
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