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 8011249 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76825265 epoch_slot_no: 188465 block_no: 8011072 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 32335 time: 2022-11-14 02:05:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e27f6fe39a7555696c33690b884acec80e98d050c27f3620bad4499e08807bfBlock Operator
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