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 8075343 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 78157639 epoch_slot_no: 224839 block_no: 8075166 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 43769 time: 2022-11-29 12:12:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae5885b95ea2d59109a374b4208f97a97e4c5dab60aa10b5db7d273f2abf007Block Operator
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