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 8014941 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76902599 epoch_slot_no: 265799 block_no: 8014764 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 3040 time: 2022-11-14 23:34:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5da5b9486485bbdd07334e991256b3ab1bf636b31b20d3c19e6a7928bd729dfaBlock Operator
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