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 8000597 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 76601135 epoch_slot_no: 396335 block_no: 8000420 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 26901 time: 2022-11-11 11:50:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049e4798f3435a28597cf660486604f8adbc5982fc8a5d426a06e9a976ffe3efBlock Operator
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