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 8022750 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 77063722 epoch_slot_no: 426922 block_no: 8022573 slot_leader_id: 6407465 size: 88319 time: 2022-11-16 20:20:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670a186acbc06c39874928781f137c3545a83b5561f2545275cebcd99bba689dBlock Operator
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