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 8047799 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 77588438
epoch_slot_no: 87638
block_no: 8047622
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 88319
time: 2022-11-22 22:05:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5bcd90bc4110b944dbc629e3c65d5407a5aa368003186072f430070a8077eebc
Block Operator
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