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 8018643 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76979785 epoch_slot_no: 342985 block_no: 8018466 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 17674 time: 2022-11-15 21:01:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x980640360f7f9079b128257e6352bd1559e4cfd6519a026198bbdadc24d3295bBlock Operator
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