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 8017361 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76953973 epoch_slot_no: 317173 block_no: 8017184 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2968 time: 2022-11-15 13:51:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf06d1bae1bfdfdaea1bc208feea05747d5fd3c829ece73cfeaa66a1d3b987166Block Operator
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