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 8029739 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 77210953 epoch_slot_no: 142153 block_no: 8029562 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 80550 time: 2022-11-18 13:14:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cad2a5d05e069b7cdb7ecf65f9cf59a472111b593be305bfdfd6553baf7e8caBlock Operator
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