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 8043161 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 77492940 epoch_slot_no: 424140 block_no: 8042984 slot_leader_id: 5600213 size: 45595 time: 2022-11-21 19:33:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dc13b24c7e230c133b786e44863ce9a6aa7079992f08ec329121deeae1466beBlock Operator
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