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 8076717 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78186167 epoch_slot_no: 253367 block_no: 8076540 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 37270 time: 2022-11-29 20:07:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725f0807f45fd303ff702a95b30561fbd30524b8e5215d0ff7a295f7c3ade168Block Operator
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