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 8013177 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 76865133 epoch_slot_no: 228333 block_no: 8013000 slot_leader_id: 7633067 size: 62965 time: 2022-11-14 13:10:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c33be3299bafa246ab5aa4a49ff34351682a02776c80e658a0cf96bb62699efBlock Operator
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