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 8014365 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76890231 epoch_slot_no: 253431 block_no: 8014188 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 34780 time: 2022-11-14 20:08:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635e7c6c302a8444399a1329d0e0935c55de868667ac65e3a42333b40257cb17Block Operator
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