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 8035540 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 77334478 epoch_slot_no: 265678 block_no: 8035363 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 87796 time: 2022-11-19 23:32:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda489133ea0899003c2470d73c1402c3eca9795dd27197e4a25f2abc90a482b9Block Operator
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