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 8073709 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78124466 epoch_slot_no: 191666 block_no: 8073532 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 5127 time: 2022-11-29 02:59:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa4d3d5e0e83fe3c979eefbb12624b0578c452147f1687a60d51f943a9255caBlock Operator
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