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 8040414 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 77435880 epoch_slot_no: 367080 block_no: 8040237 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 1474 time: 2022-11-21 03:42:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54b19078918b88c87e0057d16cc3058c9d5d8fc3cd9577f6f9dc5b191cdd1667Block Operator
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