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 8063828 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 77918258 epoch_slot_no: 417458 block_no: 8063651 slot_leader_id: 7554493 size: 4449 time: 2022-11-26 17:42:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc714a165a51dbca5638574b93a9ef8015d620d5a92acc624a8401afaf47bcd22Block Operator
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