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 8042846 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 77486842 epoch_slot_no: 418042 block_no: 8042669 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 53677 time: 2022-11-21 17:52:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70db41dd287d126eb3690e6eb1dab2aff80f17528150f3b9042f97e7e9947ac9Block Operator
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