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 8030722 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 77232007 epoch_slot_no: 163207 block_no: 8030545 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 62718 time: 2022-11-18 19:04:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4360163d5861cac6268d733a5fc6988960ef085663bd89bedb4b0eb931b6e62Block Operator
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