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 8014990 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76903766 epoch_slot_no: 266966 block_no: 8014813 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 31809 time: 2022-11-14 23:54:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6afb3940f1fadb9d0ef7f9db0155fd8a7e7840ad2bd8ad48eff34981b698515Block Operator
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