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 8030578 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 77228843 epoch_slot_no: 160043 block_no: 8030401 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 3987 time: 2022-11-18 18:12:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06298fe7283f96f0f45935bd90a2520b3f5b3e431e7d149a5cda305cb1f9663cBlock Operator
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