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 8031500 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 77248784 epoch_slot_no: 179984 block_no: 8031323 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 61826 time: 2022-11-18 23:44:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb07b927c7bf09fe892b80f67544c60ee640c2bc47832a03a6f3c5ebd25dbf0Block Operator
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