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 8037038 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 77365992 epoch_slot_no: 297192 block_no: 8036861 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 46973 time: 2022-11-20 08:18:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15189e528e1b3075de8c19e545013d7207eb95bfd14a97dfd61b8a176ad589b7Block Operator
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