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 8036758 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77360056 epoch_slot_no: 291256 block_no: 8036581 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 20328 time: 2022-11-20 06:39:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4306da35bac260f6e11ea061e44b9c804cc9aaa9b4320b2b000f387d59902f4cBlock Operator
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