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 8008658 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 76769976 epoch_slot_no: 133176 block_no: 8008481 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 43092 time: 2022-11-13 10:44:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c586c36ea59029ea87c3bea1171b475969df474017c008aa0bf9814f52b96b9Block Operator
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