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 8029150 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77198110 epoch_slot_no: 129310 block_no: 8028973 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 25409 time: 2022-11-18 09:40:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e997a2cab77faa1dfaff81dc1e0e4f6b68878fc166f6e5836fe8150b987481bBlock Operator
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