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 8046450 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 77560330 epoch_slot_no: 59530 block_no: 8046273 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 23208 time: 2022-11-22 14:17:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b9d18573adf5fbdc6a1689bbdadd0fee9cd9702cb743e2f6ebbaac90f3058dBlock Operator
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