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 8078517 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 78222488 epoch_slot_no: 289688 block_no: 8078340 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 3877 time: 2022-11-30 06:12:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a342385ee0dd1148b868b9036e1b31f337df0befb00c054bece19b91586c5d4Block Operator
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