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 8050999 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 77652161 epoch_slot_no: 151361 block_no: 8050822 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 88501 time: 2022-11-23 15:47:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccea2f641fcb8af735e1f561fce5875b37339354c7f1ee679aa8a6ad41387c16Block Operator
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