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 8046886 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 77569781 epoch_slot_no: 68981 block_no: 8046709 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 73162 time: 2022-11-22 16:54:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81905d0095c38b2020979911bccf4a4e80878c035eccfb1bda3d3322a39b2f45Block Operator
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