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 8071826 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78084356 epoch_slot_no: 151556 block_no: 8071649 slot_leader_id: 8023669 size: 17631 time: 2022-11-28 15:50:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ac15e81164f0bcd8049b5ac6131c6c3f2f1c06d68184eb27e76447243a00c3Block Operator
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