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 8076080 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78172173 epoch_slot_no: 239373 block_no: 8075903 slot_leader_id: 8059398 size: 30879 time: 2022-11-29 16:14:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb4302804de2e5440c24be3acb99ae93f7e5f850866a014bfaf07305bd9138aBlock Operator
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