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 8063438 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77910842 epoch_slot_no: 410042 block_no: 8063261 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 3736 time: 2022-11-26 15:38:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9f4f301d1b77273bad9b04e87ac69c6d1a8842c777451932f97d3bee8e51b06Block Operator
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