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 8008670 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 76770539 epoch_slot_no: 133739 block_no: 8008493 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 62705 time: 2022-11-13 10:53:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x599343b0442b2f659da687f1a0afadf04a99a2eb87a595d8c0cd609cb29a5ef5Block Operator
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