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 8030638 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77230147 epoch_slot_no: 161347 block_no: 8030461 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 8205 time: 2022-11-18 18:33:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683849b5af89a025697417f2e62808dd99b0c7216709acde428b9651ae78035fBlock Operator
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