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 8051585 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 77664403 epoch_slot_no: 163603 block_no: 8051408 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 84189 time: 2022-11-23 19:11:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ca2304266a4c3383c24f73b0a44040a76b8357adc720c0bddafadd08ca892dBlock Operator
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