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 8052118 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 77676477 epoch_slot_no: 175677 block_no: 8051941 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 71902 time: 2022-11-23 22:32:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf24f4f0d45fd4c168732899f75f4b01d2de595b5b17322e7ed77d210b332d4cBlock Operator
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