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 8002466 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 76640918 epoch_slot_no: 4118 block_no: 8002289 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 87421 time: 2022-11-11 22:53:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f6dec55a3f38b8ff4ad123a9112df85ec2c72eea57f42043f52a83386a91989Block Operator
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