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 8050416 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 77641092 epoch_slot_no: 140292 block_no: 8050239 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 32126 time: 2022-11-23 12:43:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a7b891f5b5df2ea2f48b21979c93cf5cbbc3b7639db152b6c4dae3ff3150d2Block Operator
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