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 8034697 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 77316972 epoch_slot_no: 248172 block_no: 8034520 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 88213 time: 2022-11-19 18:41:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439c1c884d059bbd68be520d0c8a77d494c6843d9e63e82b440c7947158c93ccBlock Operator
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