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 8026861 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 77149404 epoch_slot_no: 80604 block_no: 8026684 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 87756 time: 2022-11-17 20:08:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66763b9db3e66110eb8a52c684af9da5711f6d90ac498027500e699de7af851bBlock Operator
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