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 8008185 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76759849 epoch_slot_no: 123049 block_no: 8008008 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 16944 time: 2022-11-13 07:55:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ade18dcf9e475166b0fa8683c3de4b602363e67ac414d7e0f7c743bbaed7cfBlock Operator
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