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 8076698 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 78185732 epoch_slot_no: 252932 block_no: 8076521 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 59919 time: 2022-11-29 20:00:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd67b74d53da1c5f5cbf735a977fc7f4e4fc2349484fd1da9c9baa58b30a72189Block Operator
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