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 8040993 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 77448761 epoch_slot_no: 379961 block_no: 8040816 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 52448 time: 2022-11-21 07:17:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2b5bf6b5fb7374cbb39c4621a2fb3c3fb94e75abe8fd3427c6d76d68177068eBlock Operator
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