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 8040222 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 77431861 epoch_slot_no: 363061 block_no: 8040045 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 26218 time: 2022-11-21 02:35:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe368b6bfc745d248d5319fa314861de5f45d1f2995300cf1f8971a71b7156c37Block Operator
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