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 8044938 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 77528923 epoch_slot_no: 28123 block_no: 8044761 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88022 time: 2022-11-22 05:33:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a2bd61d96119af9f5375ed76d45adbe087786fa812a4c4027aa13ca5781dc1eBlock Operator
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