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 8063918 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 77919782 epoch_slot_no: 418982 block_no: 8063741 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 65064 time: 2022-11-26 18:07:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ca976ca99b34378d71266199f22f05e48c2b9e4556fb88bd06e2c110a8105fBlock Operator
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