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 8034946 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 77321716 epoch_slot_no: 252916 block_no: 8034769 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 54939 time: 2022-11-19 20:00:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b5787254514c1b9372ee04b0f2c736c7f3b135b4ba440b9705dc4f582cfb164Block Operator
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