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 8018599 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76978895 epoch_slot_no: 342095 block_no: 8018422 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 26248 time: 2022-11-15 20:46:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9c5bf0f4a75ddd66b96d87404baa2efb97044c75f4b645c298e014519bddab1Block Operator
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