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 8008877 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 76774489 epoch_slot_no: 137689 block_no: 8008700 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 79969 time: 2022-11-13 11:59:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73571a0fbee0c6b054e47eb113da7cf05a95516486ee42229991f4126dca1bf3Block Operator
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