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 8029004 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 77195231 epoch_slot_no: 126431 block_no: 8028827 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 36421 time: 2022-11-18 08:52:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x827096bab94d01783b45d4e5bc315d74816cf46d4746219f0d21a61b454c11e1Block Operator
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