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 8008360 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76763363 epoch_slot_no: 126563 block_no: 8008183 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 11209 time: 2022-11-13 08:54:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc02992a3b56cae217e28ca92c07951f0c02b02c9704bc891c727f9f59ad0a30aBlock Operator
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