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 8042989 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77489823 epoch_slot_no: 421023 block_no: 8042812 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 57911 time: 2022-11-21 18:41:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5606254081f9a3aa4ac189a51f97f2be01fa79cdee1b31fc44e35168489f7dbaBlock Operator
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