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 8031460 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 77247810 epoch_slot_no: 179010 block_no: 8031283 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 534 time: 2022-11-18 23:28:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319fa72e5de93b96ff1d275578f9bf0fef68235b3a366a7be19ff1df512239baBlock Operator
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