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 8076583 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 78182780 epoch_slot_no: 249980 block_no: 8076406 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 15868 time: 2022-11-29 19:11:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b3add37858602e930f308506e50d703c2301ae050d4a13088af8b7de87f711Block Operator
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