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 8008477 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76766122 epoch_slot_no: 129322 block_no: 8008300 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 49217 time: 2022-11-13 09:40:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8963031890d057648dd469ffa4c5f4aa568096671559927bdd1b16866fe6c44Block Operator
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