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 8035709 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77338036 epoch_slot_no: 269236 block_no: 8035532 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 11241 time: 2022-11-20 00:32:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eed17caf68e370a2bf6c55fb93a28d4ed86efde0522df93d900f4d7acb60313Block Operator
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