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 8050682 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77646199 epoch_slot_no: 145399 block_no: 8050505 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 24354 time: 2022-11-23 14:08:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279f70e9ab7b1d72b5361ffb3f06f9036d845e6a60a29aa8bf8d02a6a1957b80Block Operator
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