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 8023984 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 77089546 epoch_slot_no: 20746 block_no: 8023807 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 87584 time: 2022-11-17 03:30:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067d80093fdb525872a51c06a4f5a63a1386b20fdf7a1472adea899f13f20a45Block Operator
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