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 8041460 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 77458074 epoch_slot_no: 389274 block_no: 8041283 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 86143 time: 2022-11-21 09:52:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x737e76909e8dd880c70499dd7563b9e277ca0dd6f84db60e3b36a46c35e9b878Block Operator
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