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 8071896 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78085960 epoch_slot_no: 153160 block_no: 8071719 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 40025 time: 2022-11-28 16:17:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72b2dbc1a84fdd16ceac7adfd70c13bdf3f2a6cfad4a19a77b1fe01378f67b9fBlock Operator
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