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 8043653 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 77503984 epoch_slot_no: 3184 block_no: 8043476 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 87775 time: 2022-11-21 22:37:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28171bd97ee387d8577d7314bdbbc1cb58579c208a568164eceef5f522f280d6Block Operator
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