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 8044846 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 77527000 epoch_slot_no: 26200 block_no: 8044669 slot_leader_id: 7698755 size: 46239 time: 2022-11-22 05:01:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf583e1ae1dcd1a59421b2df1ff2b4315dfee218cbfed32f713295bc80479635dBlock Operator
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