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 8044349 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 77517397 epoch_slot_no: 16597 block_no: 8044172 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 79288 time: 2022-11-22 02:21:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae487d47ea6ff35ae02dfe3ce5d15e9d038c40e6f5ced0e2ff3684dfd97d218Block Operator
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