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 8026766 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 77147464 epoch_slot_no: 78664 block_no: 8026589 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 9391 time: 2022-11-17 19:35:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497cb857c11868b20ae23a75b50053acb6d30a1b4d4633dcf23ef9ee29a62f11Block Operator
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