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 8077672 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 78205906 epoch_slot_no: 273106 block_no: 8077495 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 84123 time: 2022-11-30 01:36:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b2ca613992bc9245984a0c7c19875faaac3d0a2f861d208e21d468bf637816bBlock Operator
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