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 8049171 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 77616250 epoch_slot_no: 115450 block_no: 8048994 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 19500 time: 2022-11-23 05:49:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6b8be92ffdcf14eb81f1b3883f7f26a2cdee0d464657bdfa4235f2eb7b443d9Block Operator
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