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 8073156 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 78112722 epoch_slot_no: 179922 block_no: 8072979 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 76608 time: 2022-11-28 23:43:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabe4d2079767a08e525ffe4c2fd9bb665a1d3e382c414332a053e82e5f31508Block Operator
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