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 8074885 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 78148372 epoch_slot_no: 215572 block_no: 8074708 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 12777 time: 2022-11-29 09:37:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa025c3538b632185141c94bd90b631232e65e7fb746558d0363810b1b574076aBlock Operator
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