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 8036337 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77351772 epoch_slot_no: 282972 block_no: 8036160 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 5356 time: 2022-11-20 04:21:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6ebafd0577bbeb712b344f774b22e7ed8b8a6d6b9247b0f38503d3755e9dc09Block Operator
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