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 8074720 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 78145176 epoch_slot_no: 212376 block_no: 8074543 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 58438 time: 2022-11-29 08:44:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe75c61dedce775563eabeb0e3567a04b5483bb4052ea494ac819ecfa9c50af9dBlock Operator
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