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 8064575 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 77933489 epoch_slot_no: 689 block_no: 8064398 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 85005 time: 2022-11-26 21:56:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07dd8e15714294e06898586645122518cbd827170c0da99d7a89f718d79882c3Block Operator
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