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 8047889 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 77590413 epoch_slot_no: 89613 block_no: 8047712 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 87669 time: 2022-11-22 22:38:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0645680c98f26ad0600de60ae2002a2e219d96e7e50fd95eba3940f8ee7897bBlock Operator
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