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 8025233 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77115939 epoch_slot_no: 47139 block_no: 8025056 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 28280 time: 2022-11-17 10:50:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x365008cb844ce88ab0cfc5ed87bc89027dd5d8003f290f9c390d58465a82f7ecBlock Operator
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