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 8012520 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 76851352 epoch_slot_no: 214552 block_no: 8012343 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 8936 time: 2022-11-14 09:20:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b794bb05fbe66ebc4dea8995ed9cb2cb28c4b3d84d4eec15a07c5fc9d97fd4Block Operator
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