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 8026179 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 77135114 epoch_slot_no: 66314 block_no: 8026002 slot_leader_id: 7847069 size: 24807 time: 2022-11-17 16:10:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25f5256f931f1eb180091272b209b582b8a20fa7a79b4029cd3c3491a984716cBlock Operator
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