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 8078254 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 78217562 epoch_slot_no: 284762 block_no: 8078077 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 64764 time: 2022-11-30 04:50:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6505541e12bbce75ab471f3af5aa3d851e341a5ce7e8b167bba482ef3b6a974aBlock Operator
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