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 8018293 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76972375 epoch_slot_no: 335575 block_no: 8018116 slot_leader_id: 7260861 size: 17037 time: 2022-11-15 18:57:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb2ed5db9a991f71d4aa173b45e27ec95ad61587992c3b630398951842eca309Block Operator
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