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 8032473 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77269216 epoch_slot_no: 200416 block_no: 8032296 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 10429 time: 2022-11-19 05:25:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8884b4013322690227d45a4a1bb2517c48417395d5055b9ab4a44c3e324687Block Operator
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