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 8024037 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 77090785 epoch_slot_no: 21985 block_no: 8023860 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 3906 time: 2022-11-17 03:51:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe7916755a00e695e133b9e5d9025ec8f92b22748159468e8e444ef830668b40Block Operator
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