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 8038249 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 77390461 epoch_slot_no: 321661 block_no: 8038072 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 83202 time: 2022-11-20 15:05:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00aac90439fd894f968ded2b7b3de69179b9791f9fb1c2d026cc24249b7ddf81Block Operator
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