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 8041950 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77468351 epoch_slot_no: 399551 block_no: 8041773 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 21180 time: 2022-11-21 12:44:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4631f8a576d30c196ee342c5758789227ba95a2cf12182b5a44ee6d2543a6caaBlock Operator
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