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 8015722 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 76918698 epoch_slot_no: 281898 block_no: 8015545 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 78550 time: 2022-11-15 04:03:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6e0251512bc3f1f50e75a73ac701ae7b38b138c4defbb54e15602da0a541a3Block Operator
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