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 8008775 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 76772621 epoch_slot_no: 135821 block_no: 8008598 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 88504 time: 2022-11-13 11:28:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223ba753a15bbf291fd677c9271e2c4e5d8ca7ed3deb7794dfa0f52867d67c99Block Operator
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