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 8038450 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 77394947 epoch_slot_no: 326147 block_no: 8038273 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 88625 time: 2022-11-20 16:20:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ceec6904ed1d1e0b1611aa51a94ca9b02c094a70abdc6c3994ec5dd80a8155Block Operator
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