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 8034486 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77312244 epoch_slot_no: 243444 block_no: 8034309 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 26141 time: 2022-11-19 17:22:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ff49e28a58853b734d09c16b0f6c3c58c9aa3667bb5f4af00e5fde636774d00Block Operator
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