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 8048663 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 77606028 epoch_slot_no: 105228 block_no: 8048486 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 73569 time: 2022-11-23 02:58:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x172c422dc3ebe7357e7d4badabd9b58ca7ab90818f7552ed8e1614526cee8420Block Operator
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