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 8036257 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77350177 epoch_slot_no: 281377 block_no: 8036080 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 8061 time: 2022-11-20 03:54:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72839969558201186ba7de2a3f80c224b3e6859e49c30b063bc30402374a5a7cBlock Operator
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