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 8073195 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 78113453 epoch_slot_no: 180653 block_no: 8073018 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 79682 time: 2022-11-28 23:55:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71dc045e9dab5060b9fa7b1ce9c0b4bc40541e79076ed301f4fd8f289a587350Block Operator
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