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 8018118 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 76969032 epoch_slot_no: 332232 block_no: 8017941 slot_leader_id: 5020382 size: 88853 time: 2022-11-15 18:02:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23da53f4b1b81a70ebd6d0d4e4278d24f603bfb1abd29150809af01c818e061aBlock Operator
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