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 8031316 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 77245024 epoch_slot_no: 176224 block_no: 8031139 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 40730 time: 2022-11-18 22:41:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7926bbce53865bac67835e004ca6cebdf67da0292a01f2120fc948e9e93dcdb0Block Operator
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