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 8036667 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 77358262 epoch_slot_no: 289462 block_no: 8036490 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 23955 time: 2022-11-20 06:09:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa6776954286e6c52c41f6436155fa24340fd1496171e84ee9538f29b565e233Block Operator
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