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 8036291 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 77350803 epoch_slot_no: 282003 block_no: 8036114 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 58389 time: 2022-11-20 04:04:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37a05c6c57331e27f0c53009a98bcd0a97a3b9de4f7aa7b24a64adad5c981b7Block Operator
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