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 8044562 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 77521478 epoch_slot_no: 20678 block_no: 8044385 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 32369 time: 2022-11-22 03:29:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeac591027335254333f5e8080f14290452eba71cc21e4431a9ae1dcbbee262fbBlock Operator
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