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 8028339 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 77181493 epoch_slot_no: 112693 block_no: 8028162 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 81882 time: 2022-11-18 05:03:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2c8abd01fd9386e6c4b18310a38bb1fe384d94f43c221f9927f5ffcb1245a3Block Operator
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