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 8028759 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 77190105 epoch_slot_no: 121305 block_no: 8028582 slot_leader_id: 8028759 size: 67181 time: 2022-11-18 07:26:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa344942f4cdec2024f1de780a5b3f1a4d66e8fca5c95f0720a8f196941e50122Block Operator
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