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 8053173 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 77697575 epoch_slot_no: 196775 block_no: 8052996 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 85904 time: 2022-11-24 04:24:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5aa531057347fcf69938edd121b61307811bce3809c46690f72a079be7e80cBlock Operator
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