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 8036395 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77352976 epoch_slot_no: 284176 block_no: 8036218 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 19066 time: 2022-11-20 04:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3717f2a13be5cfd27b274cd68eb6884b914a87a60a30bc9eff8cf99465450bcBlock Operator
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