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 8077624 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 78204771 epoch_slot_no: 271971 block_no: 8077447 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 73645 time: 2022-11-30 01:17:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5437e52c6ec7afd93635dae383fc2fe6325175afc282b5859a96ddc77fdc63Block Operator
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