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 8015934 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 76923266 epoch_slot_no: 286466 block_no: 8015757 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 62265 time: 2022-11-15 05:19:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c029f1df9e74bcbc8ef9ed39f192d4b121cc992db8c99d468e69566f46e4e0bBlock Operator
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