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 8016448 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 76933769 epoch_slot_no: 296969 block_no: 8016271 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 4355 time: 2022-11-15 08:14:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4790487c0fe4012ed8cce688320a383a6507cc2b72657eb16f04ea94fe8e3690Block Operator
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