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 8042826 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 77486495 epoch_slot_no: 417695 block_no: 8042649 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 84719 time: 2022-11-21 17:46:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20751c66ddba49c7fcaa28be76003751c04732ca941878e9488f601b797a8839Block Operator
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