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 8047139 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 77574633 epoch_slot_no: 73833 block_no: 8046962 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 20498 time: 2022-11-22 18:15:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e973055a86b16c93bdf577a718bd949d794e03d4d901cdae66f67205cb8f19Block Operator
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