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 8041062 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 77449816 epoch_slot_no: 381016 block_no: 8040885 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 29488 time: 2022-11-21 07:35:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0342a0650bedaed64a8cb00c2c9f27511b8daa2fcb0f439a2835960e5968f1a2Block Operator
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