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 8077770 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78208207 epoch_slot_no: 275407 block_no: 8077593 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 21095 time: 2022-11-30 02:14:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3c25a75a7aa6468bda9ff1ad046675150771e343143fbe73f55150fda0ff3e6Block Operator
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