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 8040652 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 77441637 epoch_slot_no: 372837 block_no: 8040475 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 30378 time: 2022-11-21 05:18:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2cab51ec4300665ce5825cf2261bdd4f5a7908f859374b3b3ff79554bcb8032Block Operator
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