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 8073488 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78119592 epoch_slot_no: 186792 block_no: 8073311 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 31776 time: 2022-11-29 01:38:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e77412b2cd5f9ae78d0c4177f2db063501d46a43c4e551c824367ac3018bf4aBlock Operator
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