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 8080353 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 78260102 epoch_slot_no: 327302 block_no: 8080176 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 10593 time: 2022-11-30 16:39:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c1cb245760f64d37128d644d760a95f0052f2257663b5d225ea93b164b2678Block Operator
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