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 8043474 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 77499698 epoch_slot_no: 430898 block_no: 8043297 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 40114 time: 2022-11-21 21:26:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd051fd127eec46c9e94fd7897f5be941d8be4d3d4c9bf6c75078a9ae3b828943Block Operator
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