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 8032759 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 77274846 epoch_slot_no: 206046 block_no: 8032582 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 2182 time: 2022-11-19 06:58:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552a9db548b36410475acb41c82f7552c598fc0068f997ec4081fe87fc57e054Block Operator
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