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 8048914 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77611187 epoch_slot_no: 110387 block_no: 8048737 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 3882 time: 2022-11-23 04:24:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3009adf7ffef7eb6b5d5ef91b495c1f001a72989810af42bd28f22b063b82a0Block Operator
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