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 8046461 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77560521 epoch_slot_no: 59721 block_no: 8046284 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 63529 time: 2022-11-22 14:20:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bfd0eb02fa1e296d550e7ce231f5358996c96757240921dbdf6254e3be88844Block Operator
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