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 8020461 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77016478 epoch_slot_no: 379678 block_no: 8020284 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 12768 time: 2022-11-16 07:12:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8877159ed9e2a172856c19d1e033f2dd6156b751a701294d151bf7804bf1af13Block Operator
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