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 8040404 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 77435757 epoch_slot_no: 366957 block_no: 8040227 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 40036 time: 2022-11-21 03:40:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca5650f628c0a45c8e2f3716f9597c63b9a25109dcd9460aa29aa4dc4d41eeaBlock Operator
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