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 8044047 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 77511472 epoch_slot_no: 10672 block_no: 8043870 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 87527 time: 2022-11-22 00:42:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f1a3c4c2add0116a4776bd5682dec533eaf65f097574ec75de7d02b33fbf8d7Block Operator
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