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 8049608 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77625006 epoch_slot_no: 124206 block_no: 8049431 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 72036 time: 2022-11-23 08:14:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1bbcd15c412a41fa4670f73f3afea1e0bbd9220a1a12568164c84ced4c64764Block Operator
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