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 8043717 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 77505374 epoch_slot_no: 4574 block_no: 8043540 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 88493 time: 2022-11-21 23:01:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3453ad94bc449270f78a6f435bdcf30cc61f797764a9814093a99d54827c1de6Block Operator
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