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 8062979 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 77901971 epoch_slot_no: 401171 block_no: 8062802 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 6032 time: 2022-11-26 13:11:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f1ef9e213d6e26ba70b7485ad6a325413067a1b4fc072565f40e018aac2aa7Block Operator
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