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 8028402 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77182846 epoch_slot_no: 114046 block_no: 8028225 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 29177 time: 2022-11-18 05:25:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b11d00a8d5344705aaa8f106497fed66c0e4fea01752322f48bfc4582fec20bBlock Operator
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