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 8072346 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 78096047 epoch_slot_no: 163247 block_no: 8072169 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 29818 time: 2022-11-28 19:05:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cb6271b831096fb4a6493983a0e78e8fe1f3cf561854e432ecc73c436eeca5Block Operator
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