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 8036638 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77357497 epoch_slot_no: 288697 block_no: 8036461 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 15313 time: 2022-11-20 05:56:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89840283dc1ea6dc11a0a314facae8452f0c003cda746d04bf1782fcc92ea559Block Operator
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