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 8073903 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 78128292 epoch_slot_no: 195492 block_no: 8073726 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 69404 time: 2022-11-29 04:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22e4d9e88685278584f61fbf7b8805a524fb2fac0d3767c3b6c2d57804e8a7dBlock Operator
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