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 8050928 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 77650906 epoch_slot_no: 150106 block_no: 8050751 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 85667 time: 2022-11-23 15:26:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e90aaf7b570712ab649b8759be29aa9d0c8aa9ce3a0f0bc2b76e917634ff54bBlock Operator
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