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 8004199 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76677085 epoch_slot_no: 40285 block_no: 8004022 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 16124 time: 2022-11-12 08:56:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74f379cdb2e7e873367c989fa6e3a0fc37f20e3027ce4edbfd0c52a99432209Block Operator
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