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 8027697 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 77167580 epoch_slot_no: 98780 block_no: 8027520 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 1632 time: 2022-11-18 01:11:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce25a6b5a6732a63c703c70a69e3936d7d55f8991a2944e94b183ed69dd28bfBlock Operator
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