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 8040657 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77441727 epoch_slot_no: 372927 block_no: 8040480 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 2983 time: 2022-11-21 05:20:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb728cc080b4f7393cc0ffa621a999e11ad2d19dba21374aebf869c17a2bad95fBlock Operator
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