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 8033874 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 77298387 epoch_slot_no: 229587 block_no: 8033697 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 32580 time: 2022-11-19 13:31:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c54189d940dca2016aa134c29784061813f45c7f213ab0f8fb39de40d4d105aBlock Operator
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