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 8030681 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 77231110 epoch_slot_no: 162310 block_no: 8030504 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 64035 time: 2022-11-18 18:50:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da733a231a39c7617c0fe92b2f6e8f36cdbd805ff6b5853500d14483c27632fBlock Operator
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