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 8009471 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 76787509 epoch_slot_no: 150709 block_no: 8009294 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 54155 time: 2022-11-13 15:36:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd06535fef8153ecd622973df436094be929cc26b3c71b919698a0c2b1043c99Block Operator
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