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 8041571 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77460217 epoch_slot_no: 391417 block_no: 8041394 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 14391 time: 2022-11-21 10:28:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04404e1856adcae6998ee1c78716f93581dea3d3f0e9e5b50007ba3a5594a001Block Operator
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