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 8053249 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 77699421 epoch_slot_no: 198621 block_no: 8053072 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 46544 time: 2022-11-24 04:55:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9767b03c8cc36ea23e41b439dcf9f7308d2fbfe9510d8fe50b531e3b77b6aa9Block Operator
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