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 8075504 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 78160900 epoch_slot_no: 228100 block_no: 8075327 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 17675 time: 2022-11-29 13:06:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3906b640ed27337b1751390080c96ed732dfbc069a5048acf17280928e447846Block Operator
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