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 8032011 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77259026 epoch_slot_no: 190226 block_no: 8031834 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 15571 time: 2022-11-19 02:35:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa985ee63e0f70558769a35510491538cb82db44580a919f5433ecbaa39642c69Block Operator
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