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 8008456 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 76765855 epoch_slot_no: 129055 block_no: 8008279 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 88672 time: 2022-11-13 09:35:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e250a9c7a633c84a28dc6471ffdeb7cf4a7179e232e2e55e41684ee0aa76deBlock Operator
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