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 8077685 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 78206162 epoch_slot_no: 273362 block_no: 8077508 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 51857 time: 2022-11-30 01:40:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11f0670336de54a92a68865838b5aaa876131aa0c124c488cd51923c897961f0Block Operator
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