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 8048364 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77600140 epoch_slot_no: 99340 block_no: 8048187 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88503 time: 2022-11-23 01:20:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5c94adf3b26e531a28e28dcebb87b31aa6eb8a40bb422ccda82ddb1ce650e1Block Operator
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