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 8040554 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 77439376 epoch_slot_no: 370576 block_no: 8040377 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 25309 time: 2022-11-21 04:41:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf44bf0af07ae6d1b095712e8fa05d02ee26cfdf1129f7419d7c05bc7767d1a81Block Operator
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