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 8013005 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 76860975 epoch_slot_no: 224175 block_no: 8012828 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88504 time: 2022-11-14 12:01:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5b1dd0dd5656fa8ffa57b5e895e22fdd2626cd0f907ef5ba7a97357dad2ad3bBlock Operator
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