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 8000605 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 76601293 epoch_slot_no: 396493 block_no: 8000428 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 16593 time: 2022-11-11 11:53:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a066fe2bf2489d1b2cb1b2821ff99053678bd6406928bcf0c3b1aad4096d51Block Operator
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