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 8003171 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 76655707 epoch_slot_no: 18907 block_no: 8002994 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 66979 time: 2022-11-12 02:59:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa89766b94e91d2b6ae5d80f3b30e30c37d6dbf9e9107f1fc67acae1f7a1a1f27Block Operator
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