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 8047731 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 77586979 epoch_slot_no: 86179 block_no: 8047554 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 88704 time: 2022-11-22 21:41:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f3823617f38422ff7483f583e7d94b6f246c26606cedb9bbb366854d7882d2Block Operator
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