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 8005167 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76697192 epoch_slot_no: 60392 block_no: 8004990 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 53944 time: 2022-11-12 14:31:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53ae028ecd8b92f6c7f49a9c451f918ad62ade25640538c94dbc7a36685be34aBlock Operator
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