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 8022652 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 77061504
epoch_slot_no: 424704
block_no: 8022475
slot_leader_id: 5281457
size: 64342
time: 2022-11-16 19:43:15
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5dc75dd4644a9dbfbef01ed10f5c595649e8515e4bbd3f4b0a959431a2584325
Block Operator
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