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 8046488 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 77561130 epoch_slot_no: 60330 block_no: 8046311 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 87950 time: 2022-11-22 14:30:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9594426264343bd9601931488d88673454f53d99663236cd4ecb457408754f47Block Operator
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