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 8013258 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 76867101 epoch_slot_no: 230301 block_no: 8013081 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88293 time: 2022-11-14 13:43:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8116c5030c9a166d6dd9f429c98cfd0441e4291282587de93da31c8a60126f0bBlock Operator
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