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 8045687 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 77544509 epoch_slot_no: 43709 block_no: 8045510 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 56968 time: 2022-11-22 09:53:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34298b0b68122bc55a57aa0495b237a162c3888397f7c309741bb0449ee0ccf6Block Operator
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