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 8001037 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 76609759 epoch_slot_no: 404959 block_no: 8000860 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 30572 time: 2022-11-11 14:14:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ca00fa4f14c63eee47dab2d0010e3be9d3cebfa4e4b79b8b7f0d237d8614a82Block Operator
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