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 8042584 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 77481704 epoch_slot_no: 412904 block_no: 8042407 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 48348 time: 2022-11-21 16:26:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3402ca9bfb7c050fe03909ef09e95c8e21bfcd9fef946a461b2b588c27bbdfe0Block Operator
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