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 8076117 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 65
slot_no: 78172808
epoch_slot_no: 240008
block_no: 8075940
slot_leader_id: 7581720
size: 84781
time: 2022-11-29 16:24:59
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf42b100599b5468556b5da29d5ac1765c0903c01995096115308621a6bd7c959
Block Operator
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