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 8003471 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 76661874 epoch_slot_no: 25074 block_no: 8003294 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 31978 time: 2022-11-12 04:42:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc09f6a3ba16d8a032a8be5313646d706b648800aefbc8c85e3e6710db36d1ebcBlock Operator
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