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 8049598 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 77624784 epoch_slot_no: 123984 block_no: 8049421 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 80273 time: 2022-11-23 08:11:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c6a07c069733ca944f7b70260cb48a599f7089e7274fc49aa036430a7eac07Block Operator
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