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 8012814 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 76857252 epoch_slot_no: 220452 block_no: 8012637 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 88259 time: 2022-11-14 10:59:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0f70182dd142a0aaf18fa56c1a6c486b709bfea27862ce91284b83eef08fc1Block Operator
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