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 8074231 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78135022 epoch_slot_no: 202222 block_no: 8074054 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 42197 time: 2022-11-29 05:55:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2880fd3a328a5c50c1e132e46efc51ea52221d98e6830f58f9e2fd2e576a987eBlock Operator
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