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 8049538 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77623476 epoch_slot_no: 122676 block_no: 8049361 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 23590 time: 2022-11-23 07:49:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdca224cc0fd68ec49279701d7c9a38aa00f6ac046987ae9b88898b3e820c1dBlock Operator
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