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 8033084 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 77281527 epoch_slot_no: 212727 block_no: 8032907 slot_leader_id: 4648420 size: 38335 time: 2022-11-19 08:50:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc701163acb560ed260dbece1d61232000758730b9a2ee2aef43b6ea09bbf0580Block Operator
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