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 8076219 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78174961 epoch_slot_no: 242161 block_no: 8076042 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 70609 time: 2022-11-29 17:00:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166ceea80d84673e09b7f70404fa7b4fd77fef029d08f683f967a9b6e778a9a8Block Operator
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