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 8026417 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 77139977 epoch_slot_no: 71177 block_no: 8026240 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 88826 time: 2022-11-17 17:31:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f36fa49887d8188fa4b2dec97624fba7038a80191a6d2c19c8b1350e07439eBlock Operator
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