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 8018274 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76972065 epoch_slot_no: 335265 block_no: 8018097 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 40399 time: 2022-11-15 18:52:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c308e9411c38bd8e0b92ff9d3ef3f3d09a164a8f6dd1c6f2f95b0d047f84ea6Block Operator
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