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 8047701 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77586438 epoch_slot_no: 85638 block_no: 8047524 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 75700 time: 2022-11-22 21:32:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda81bb0aae9ce133580d96d9d70fb50c3f2324be860f7c5089e788945a6e21eBlock Operator
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