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 8042930 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 77488616 epoch_slot_no: 419816 block_no: 8042753 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 85410 time: 2022-11-21 18:21:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda01b63cfc90a5a510917b55b0562afad8949ae05376bdb1542bfae983cf3f18Block Operator
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