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 8016703 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76938899 epoch_slot_no: 302099 block_no: 8016526 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 21844 time: 2022-11-15 09:39:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdefe8853c1a1db225cd4041d1ec28c6e294c5240eefa37a2784db13317f6a9d0Block Operator
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