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 8099735 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 78656588 epoch_slot_no: 291788 block_no: 8099558 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 84756 time: 2022-12-05 06:47:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea3007ef6eaa25333836f8644ea31836ecd9dba5cbd17e14bed1b757d02406dBlock Operator
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