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 8000263 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76594602 epoch_slot_no: 389802 block_no: 8000086 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 28998 time: 2022-11-11 10:01:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31aecdf6a77ef3f2b2eefca3920925334ca816bd2cb616fee450509a98313d2Block Operator
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