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 8038550 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 77396873 epoch_slot_no: 328073 block_no: 8038373 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 81269 time: 2022-11-20 16:52:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec4bfeb64aaedcab3e124862e9b160b985353d732baaa4b8ff59d17a449e5e8Block Operator
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