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 8046560 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 77562612 epoch_slot_no: 61812 block_no: 8046383 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 63062 time: 2022-11-22 14:55:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf621a421763f50bc4cdb1ad7d1abbe12f0aaa2a1901e3468b540277aa6ff59acBlock Operator
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