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 8039654 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 77420195 epoch_slot_no: 351395 block_no: 8039477 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 58182 time: 2022-11-20 23:21:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65767173148e91e39a665c6a6848dd9eb68d1f67dc5c1df10b9e8e65c8b14bf0Block Operator
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