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 8044017 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 77511060 epoch_slot_no: 10260 block_no: 8043840 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 73610 time: 2022-11-22 00:35:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x873af15649ac3979b9f8f91920dfeb6a1d6ea57de028a164880b5eafe2d2e61fBlock Operator
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