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 8010493 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 76809125 epoch_slot_no: 172325 block_no: 8010316 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 87739 time: 2022-11-13 21:36:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5011c558005db1a39d7a8312faa2ac94f6cc7ebd7d3831b0dbe70b01dd4be3a7Block Operator
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