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 8017880 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 76964299 epoch_slot_no: 327499 block_no: 8017703 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 88563 time: 2022-11-15 16:43:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955157b45b2c6572f0f2fdbe72c6d8f83943efefec27125d61031bb02683ed31Block Operator
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