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 8072242 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 78093516 epoch_slot_no: 160716 block_no: 8072065 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2840 time: 2022-11-28 18:23:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x591fcc63d9c46978839c1e6f5c06aec593385135555c82682f477c06491d90c8Block Operator
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