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 8014644 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76895813 epoch_slot_no: 259013 block_no: 8014467 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 63559 time: 2022-11-14 21:41:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7bc16f1b0187daca6af9148c5ce79cc1b1a88be9b42d2b3bb1094ac608993e2Block Operator
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