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 8054224 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77720537 epoch_slot_no: 219737 block_no: 8054047 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 88589 time: 2022-11-24 10:47:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0729a6a0db8b8738b849f045edbce1ae1345c8d31f95f270cb9807222e72ae81Block Operator
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