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 8051046 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 77653252 epoch_slot_no: 152452 block_no: 8050869 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 40036 time: 2022-11-23 16:05:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ee946bfe8f99176a9102c95e3477cc20fa32fdbc7804387a3337a7de5d74e5Block Operator
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