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 8004281 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 76679001 epoch_slot_no: 42201 block_no: 8004104 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 29107 time: 2022-11-12 09:28:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19aa252b503a7b850781b6f9ae187c891d3a35b02c7de3da57c2d5ffde52a1d2Block Operator
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