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 8053358 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 77701848 epoch_slot_no: 201048 block_no: 8053181 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 42210 time: 2022-11-24 05:35:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff970173bafd624923528a488060fd20cb4e8720035226532100a8cf18e393f8Block Operator
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