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 8045122 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 77532625 epoch_slot_no: 31825 block_no: 8044945 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 88649 time: 2022-11-22 06:35:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc47a58d8c91b1a9eb84c1b805dbb3311d1d7f15a652b088c7c5b357a66d68feBlock Operator
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