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 8028150 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77177173 epoch_slot_no: 108373 block_no: 8027973 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 14229 time: 2022-11-18 03:51:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400a8344c558badae771f6c15ea2a0124411701c69e8a052762a08de2592cb46Block Operator
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