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 8018653 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76980008 epoch_slot_no: 343208 block_no: 8018476 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 9810 time: 2022-11-15 21:04:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c4db1e1033e3538c353864735c923952b5f09d2aa9657f988411118c3828a44Block Operator
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