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 8020971 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 77026943 epoch_slot_no: 390143 block_no: 8020794 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 75327 time: 2022-11-16 10:07:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ba709d6d8972354b9b807a34b4e54986af295c1256e70726978f9d65849a053Block Operator
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