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 8031519 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 77249124 epoch_slot_no: 180324 block_no: 8031342 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 77271 time: 2022-11-18 23:50:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876d878f2000efc66fde3671f2bbdafd194e67849519a746615d88156b50199aBlock Operator
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