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 8046530 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77562032 epoch_slot_no: 61232 block_no: 8046353 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 83844 time: 2022-11-22 14:45:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900ce0177a80a584174f814f4eb761c85b409e65553a7b7e92dee22a26f1dc2aBlock Operator
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