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 8018545 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 76977648 epoch_slot_no: 340848 block_no: 8018368 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 72414 time: 2022-11-15 20:25:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7f0ce1c090046adf914ba9b51a81b631cb5ace434a81754d61bd991c23db1fBlock Operator
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