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 8049408 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 77620720 epoch_slot_no: 119920 block_no: 8049231 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 12581 time: 2022-11-23 07:03:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f4c6b3bf5054df619bc94555d5f23460a44daf526cb0b13a8672f19025972cBlock Operator
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