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 8042582 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 77481692 epoch_slot_no: 412892 block_no: 8042405 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 84441 time: 2022-11-21 16:26:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8102a2ae577e32877d7148a7b91ef29f1f7dc43f94bfc9853b4cf1bd9d2f82bBlock Operator
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