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 8044521 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 77520670 epoch_slot_no: 19870 block_no: 8044344 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 62710 time: 2022-11-22 03:16:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548ee7a59722d2dcb6de0d314d1bb5dfb89e1ff26bbbcdeeb18278749070fbbbBlock Operator
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