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 8017123 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76948957 epoch_slot_no: 312157 block_no: 8016946 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 18102 time: 2022-11-15 12:27:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa14444493cfc73f576c368ea75a3459a665ad9976e679916e12d71530aba594dBlock Operator
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