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 8078333 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 78218812 epoch_slot_no: 286012 block_no: 8078156 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 38530 time: 2022-11-30 05:11:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x107726b8f359c0c4281f2a1834725bac507ce4fd6e45cfb4d91d99d4eb2e9383Block Operator
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