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 8014524 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 76893431 epoch_slot_no: 256631 block_no: 8014347 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 31957 time: 2022-11-14 21:02:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ad469bfd198a7d659b3331510abfe3fe8784af2b2f900ac7b65e816e118c53Block Operator
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