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 8035969 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 77343469 epoch_slot_no: 274669 block_no: 8035792 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 61375 time: 2022-11-20 02:02:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a579b19f64efddf2079a83bac238d04805428fef5219bf4d9b59e775d33616Block Operator
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