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 8017178 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 76950095 epoch_slot_no: 313295 block_no: 8017001 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 71798 time: 2022-11-15 12:46:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334450a6ce5b78501e7e2eec9c1095b393946c047b63e603d390b265003f0d05Block Operator
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