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 8043997 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 77510704 epoch_slot_no: 9904 block_no: 8043820 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 88616 time: 2022-11-22 00:29:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabfa56eac0d13cc8136b2438b45a41081b8770e2a69470a15c226c3566ef9a0Block Operator
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