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 8012589 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76852769 epoch_slot_no: 215969 block_no: 8012412 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 18327 time: 2022-11-14 09:44:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7247e75a44c8b78dc4df357674b4b256bd14a2eec85599c3e82dfed7162a755eBlock Operator
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