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 8040902 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77446866 epoch_slot_no: 378066 block_no: 8040725 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 21310 time: 2022-11-21 06:45:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x312f1b5e0a68cce67a28eb5d169507248aabb07106ba03049a642af713c05c01Block Operator
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