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 8038358 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 77392853 epoch_slot_no: 324053 block_no: 8038181 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 51601 time: 2022-11-20 15:45:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2be9550bf280092ada6d45373a25ad41ee553b4c73a058ae7bccd6d1c3a2fe5Block Operator
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