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 8023125 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 77071235 epoch_slot_no: 2435 block_no: 8022948 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 88394 time: 2022-11-16 22:25:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c3512995b94155a771cad1b25c364ad61a4ce45eb4fb0e30d511ddba2068035Block Operator
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