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 8040978 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 77448407 epoch_slot_no: 379607 block_no: 8040801 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 56835 time: 2022-11-21 07:11:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d25fbb00cae948b8b68e46027cc205589287ef4a761a51c953018d913d22e3Block Operator
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