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 8011187 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 76824108 epoch_slot_no: 187308 block_no: 8011010 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 84935 time: 2022-11-14 01:46:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dedff3eaedd7d215e043f98a3322ad1b98dc751c3f31667029fcf57577246d3Block Operator
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