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 8037520 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 77376192 epoch_slot_no: 307392 block_no: 8037343 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 14583 time: 2022-11-20 11:08:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71a840e8afd128eec2ac53a33ed7233dd763a90a2d9bc66d3377f997058d9d72Block Operator
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