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 8007694 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76748949 epoch_slot_no: 112149 block_no: 8007517 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 33872 time: 2022-11-13 04:54:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc945b2fc7a6eba8292daee981635b4f2bc550e3398f95fb9dc7e276aaf79aa67Block Operator
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