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 8041644 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 77461797 epoch_slot_no: 392997 block_no: 8041467 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 42982 time: 2022-11-21 10:54:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9041361ef4b57c96ded7cd6da25e5f6aa69897d6752fc6d8dcb8e09a6f4160fBlock Operator
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