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 8003598 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76664333 epoch_slot_no: 27533 block_no: 8003421 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 47534 time: 2022-11-12 05:23:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e3e0abfef6afd7fed4d323bf915ae4129c3c607ce20ef9ce85751953b8908aBlock Operator
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